Recognition and Milestones
While awards and recognition have never been goals of mine, they’re a meaningful reminder that the work has connected.
Co-founded Spin Master Toys in 1994
A multi-billion-dollar global children’s toy and entertainment company
Led development of popular programming franchises
PAW Patrol (2013–), Bakugan (2007–), Rusty Rivets (2016–20), and Mighty Express (2020–22)
Bakugan
RedaKai
Tenkai Knights
PAW Patrol
Rusty Rivets
Super Dinosaur
Abby Hatcher
Bakugan 2.1–2.5
Dragamonz
Zo Zo Zombie
Mighty Express: A Mighty Christmas
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Mighty Express
Sago Mini Friends
Vida the Vet
PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie
Canada’s Top 40 under 40
with partners Anton Rabie and Ben Varadi — at the time, the youngest-ever honourees
Young Entrepreneurs of the Year
with partners Anton Rabie and Ben Varadi
Canada’s Best Managed Companies
Spin Master
Most Innovative Consumer Products Company
Spin Master
Toy Supplier of the Year
Spin Master
The Interbrand 150: Iconic Canadian Brands
Spin Master
Growth 500
Spin Master
Canadian Screen Awards (4)
Best Pre-School Program or Series, Best Sound — Animation, Best Original Music, Best Direction (PAW Patrol: The Movie)
Platinum Club Member
Spin Master, for retaining its Best Managed Company status for more than 7 consecutive years
The Golden Screen Award for Feature Film
PAW Patrol: The Movie
Best Workplaces for Innovators
Spin Master
Inductees, the Canadian Toy Hall of Fame
with partners Anton Rabie and Ben Varadi
Toy of the Year (TOTY): 124 nominations, 33 wins
Spin Master
Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators
Inductees, US Toy Hall of Fame
with partners Anton Rabie and Ben Varadi
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Ontario Lifetime Achievement Award of Excellence
with partners Anton Rabie and Ben Varadi