Canadian Toy Association announces annual gala
The Canadian Toy Association (CTA) will host its Annual Gala on November 19, 2026, at the Mississauga Convention Centre in Ontario, bringing together North American toy industry professionals to celebrate outstanding contributions to the sector. Canadian television and radio personality Rick Campanelli will host the event.
Following a cocktail reception and dinner, Jeff Hurst, former Senior Vice President of North American Sales at Moose Toys, will be inducted into the CTA Hall of Fame.
The gala will also introduce the first Lifetime Achievement Awards, recognising retired industry veterans Bob Curran and Frank Gorrie in the Retail Buying category. John Murphy will receive a posthumous award in the Builder category.
The Hall of Fame inductees were nominated and selected by CTA members in recognition of their contributions to the toy industry. The Hall of Fame, established in 1995, includes more than 50 industry leaders.
Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available online.