Our 2026 winners

Roxalie LeBeau-Hébert, Senior Director of Legal Affairs and Corporate Governance at TFO and a member of the Ontario and New Brunswick bars, is a leading figure in the next generation of strategic leaders. Her distinguished academic background, from Ottawa to the University of Brussels, including a Juris Doctor from Moncton and certifications from Schulich and Osgoode, has forged a unique expertise in entertainment law, business law, and governance. A former partner in a law firm, she has now been working at TFO for the past four years. Today, she combines legal rigor with business acumen to ensure the continued success and sustainability of Francophone cultural heritage.

Originally from France and based in Toronto, Elvine Assouline is the co-founder of Credibled, a bootstrapped Canadian SaaS background check platform launched in 2020. After contributing to Seismic's acquisition of Grapevine6, he built Credibled from the ground up, a company now recognized as one of the most promising at the Elevate Festival. He also co-founded RefMe for the Australian and European markets and runs The Fun Master in Toronto. A speaker on cybersecurity and human resources, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and an active member of Ontario's Francophone business community, Elvine embodies an entrepreneurship rooted in tech, impact, and people.

Frédérick J. Doucet is a lawyer at Rubin Thomlinson LLP. He specializes in complex investigations related to discrimination, harassment, and systemic inequities in organizational contexts. Holding a doctorate in law focusing on systemic barriers to access to regulated professions, his writings on equality law are regularly cited by judicial and administrative tribunals. He advises and supports organizations across Canada in shedding light on complex situations and fostering more equitable environments. He also works as a trainer and speaker on equity and inclusion issues.

Paule Véronique Fouda is a communications and digital media student at the Université de l'Ontario français and a young leader actively involved in the Francophone community. As a digital communications ambassador and vice-president of the Student Association, she works to promote student achievements and mobilize young people. She is also a columnist for ONFR (TFO), where she addresses issues related to Francophonie and youth. Founder of projects such as the Forum on Student Dialogue and Collaboration and Voix en scène, she creates spaces for expression, collaboration, and empowerment for young Francophones.

Franck-Maleek Djamat-Dubois is a committed leader, entrepreneur and founder of Kids Connect Africa (KCA), an international organization dedicated to developing leadership among young Africans.

Based in Canada, he also works as a marketing consultant, supporting companies in their growth and acquisition strategies.

Through KCA, he has mobilized hundreds of dedicated young Africans in Canada, Ivory Coast and soon in France, creating spaces for dialogue, training and community impact.

Its mission is to build the next generation of conscious, ambitious African leaders rooted in their identity.

Paule Véronique Fouda is a communications and digital media student at the Université de l'Ontario français and a young leader actively involved in the Francophone community. As a digital communications ambassador and vice-president of the Student Association, she works to promote student achievements and mobilize young people. She is also a columnist for ONFR (TFO), where she addresses issues related to Francophonie and youth. Founder of projects such as the Forum on Student Dialogue and Collaboration and Voix en scène, she creates spaces for expression, collaboration, and empowerment for young Francophones.