2025 Chinese Canadian Legend Awards Gala
For Immediate Release
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Richmond Hill, ON — The 2025 Chinese Canadian Legend Award Gala, organized by the Chinese Canadian Legends Association to honour and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of six award recipients, was held on July 19 Saturday at Sheraton Parkway Hotel in Richmond Hill. This year’s theme, “Strive to Thrive” shone a spotlight on six extraordinary Chinese Canadians who have made unique and lasting contributions to Canadian society.
This year’s six award recipients, selected through a rigorous review by a 23-member selection committee—19 of whom are past awardees—are:
Chris Chan, Kenneth Fung, David Maung (Lim), Linda Lee Oland, Raymond Wan and Stephanie Wong. (Individual bio summaries are attached)
The awards gala welcomed over 400 distinguished guests and supporters. The evening began with the national anthem played by His Majesty’s Canadian Ship York Band, followed by a wonderful dance performance by students from Georgia Leung’s Dance Company.
Guests of honour included:
- The Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Women and Gender Equality and Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism)
- Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the Honourable Philip S. Lee and Mrs. Anita Lee
- Mr. Weidong Luo, Consul General of China in Toronto
- The Honourable Chief Justice Michael Tulloch of Ontario
- Mayor of City of Markham Frank Scarpitti
President Bammy Wong of the Chinese Canadian Legends Association expressed heartfelt gratitude to the distinguished guests for their attendance. He shares: “Since the first ‘Chinese Canadian Legend’ event was launched 25 years ago, we have continuously explored and reflected on our direction for development. Thanks to our dedicated team, the recognition from the community, the participation of highly accomplished recipients, and the support of people from all sectors, this award has grown into a distinctive, highly respected, and influential recognition — a source of great encouragement for us.”
Looking to the future, Mr. Wong says, “We hope ‘Chinese Canadian Legend Award’ will continue to promote the hardworking spirit and community commitment of Chinese Canadians.”
He also expresses his appreciation to former Senator the Honorable Dr. Vivienne Poy and former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the Honorable Philip S. Lee for their long-standing support as Honorary Patrons of the award.
Ms. Alexandra Ngan, Organizing Committee Co-Chair, sincerely thanks supporters and media friends for their ongoing encouragement.
She says, “The goal of the Chinese Canadian Legend awards is to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to society, and to inspire others with the spirit of ‘facing life positively, persevering through adversity, and helping others with compassion.’
The theme of the 2025 Chinese Canadian Legend is ‘Strive to Thrive’ . Every awardee embodies unwavering effort and indomitable willpower, overcoming hardships to ultimately achieve success.”
Ms. Ngan hopes that through sharing these deeply moving and inspiring stories, others will be encouraged to dream boldly, strive fearlessly, move forward with resilience, and create their own legendary life journeys.
In today’s turbulent and challenging global climate, she calls on everyone to work together to build an independent, compassionate, and inclusive Canada.
Mr. Dennis Au-Yeung, the other Organizing Committee Co-Chair, adds: “Thanks to everyone for the enthusiastic nominations. This year’s award recipients each have uniquely remarkable life stories. Though they come from different provinces and sectors in Canada, they all exemplify perseverance, selfless contributions to society, and serve as role models for Chinese Canadians.
They embody the spirit of public service and helpfulness, which should be passed down so that the next generation growing up here remembers the unique values and beliefs of our Chinese heritage.”
Selection Committee Chair Stanley Kwan states: “The criteria for the Chinese Canadian Legend awards have evolved with the times. Our selection committee constantly listens to community feedback and learns from experience to ensure the selection process remains rigorous, objective, and fair, enabling us to choose truly outstanding individuals.
This year’s selection committee consists of 23 members — 19 past recipients and 4 from the Chinese Canadian Legend Association. After thorough discussions and evaluations, six highly deserving awardees were selected from numerous candidates.”
Since the year 2000, the Chinese Canadian Legend series has published 142 inspiring stories in 23 volumes.
Chair of the Editorial Committee, Mr. Stephen Siu, notes:
“The red maple leaf symbolizes resilience. It represents the extraordinary, the eternal, and the essence of life.
Chinese Canadians have taken root in this land, found their footing, grown strong, and contributed to society. Each story of a Chinese Canadian Legend is a part of our community’s journey and legacy in Canada.
Documenting these stories in books is a sacred mission and an important reference for studying the development of the Chinese Canadian community.”
This year’s editorial team includes: Editorial Chair: Stephen Siu, Executive Editor: Connie Woo, Production Editor: Camilla Tong and Writers/Translators: Annie Jin, Ray Tang and Dan Woo.
Copies of the Chinese Canadian Legend Book collection can be found at leading institutions including: University of Toronto, University of Ottawa, UBC, SFU, University of Victoria, McGill University, Hong Kong Central Library, Canadian International School, and universities across Hong Kong.
This year’s special guest performer at the Awards ceremony was famous singer Mr. Dan Hill.
Recipients’ Profiles:
Dr. Christopher TM Chan
As a world-renowned nephrologist, Dr. Christopher TM Chan has dedicated 23 years working in the Nephrology Department at Toronto General Hospital. Through his tireless efforts, the global medical community recognized that dialysis treatment can be seamlessly and compassionately integrated into patients’ lives, restoring freedom and dignity to them. In 2004, Dr. Chan’s team developed the “Home Hemodialysis Program” enabling the world’s first successful childbirth by a pregnant woman undergoing nocturnal home dialysis. Today, under Dr. Chan’s guidance, “Home Nocturnal Dialysis Technology” has been established in over 30 countries and regions. Furthermore, driven by innovative thinking, Dr. Chan has created a “Virtual Pharmacy” since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming hospitals into “wall-less” channels for doctor-patient interactions, realizing the vision of “For the right patient, in the right place, at the right time—provide the right care.”
Dr. Kenneth Fung
Dr. Kenneth Fung is a psychiatrist dedicated to advancing cultural psychiatry. His personal experiences have given him deep insight into the impact of culture on human psychology and behaviour, inspiring his pioneering and innovative practices in this long-overlooked area of psychiatry. In 2002, he founded the Asian Initiative in Mental Health to provide mental health support to Asian communities and promote cultural sensitivity among healthcare professionals. He has been a public advocate for mental health education, fighting stigma and cultural bias, particularly in response to the racial discrimination seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also extended his work in cultural psychiatry to Indigenous and other minority groups and has received numerous honors from the international medical community.
The Honourable Linda Lee Oland
The Honourable Linda Lee Oland is a trailblazer in Canada’s legal field, with a career marked by perseverance and dedication. She put herself through university with part-time jobs and scholarships, and entered the legal profession, becoming the first Chinese-Canadian lawyer in Nova Scotia in 1977. She joined a prominent law firm and later became its first female partner. In 1998, she made history as the province’s first minority judge on the Supreme Court, and two years later, became the first Chinese-Canadian justice on a Canadian Court of Appeal. Guided by the belief that “the law is about people” she blends rational legal thinking with deep compassion. Even after retirement, she has continued to serve in key roles, contributing to judicial diversity and social justice.
Mr. David Maung (Lim)
Entrepreneur David Maung (Lim) is the Founder and Chair of Floors At Work. He has been navigating the business world for 40 years and is widely recognized as a model philanthropist, known for his generosity and dedication to helping the underprivileged. As President of the Singapore and Malaysia Association and Vice President of Mississauga Chinese Professional and Business Foundation, he led efforts to raise millions of dollars to support community institutions, including Scarborough Hospital Network, Yee-Hong Geriatric Centers, homeless shelters, and long-term care facilities. For five consecutive years, he co- chaired the Phoenix Charity Gala and twice set local fundraising records at the Dragon Ball Charity Gala in Toronto.
During the pandemic, David personally purchased hundreds of thousands of personal protective equipments to support seniors and hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area. Additionally, he has been the largest corporate donor to the Mississauga Food Bank for three consecutive years.
In 2025, David was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Mr. Raymond S.C. Wan
Raymond S.C. Wan is a highly accomplished yet low-key architect whose designs have transformed Winnipeg’s skyline. Born in Hong Kong, he came to Canada at age 15 to study, eventually earning a master’s degree in architecture and founding his own design firm. Known for his client-focused approach, he has earned deep trust among clients.
His notable projects include the Canadian Football League stadium in Winnipeg and the Pembina student residence at the University of Manitoba, both known for their elegant and innovative style. Actively involved in community service, he has served as Chair of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre. With his professionalism and humanistic vision, he has become an outstanding role model among Chinese-Canadian architects.
Ms. Stephanie Wong
Growing up in Hong Kong, Stephanie found her calling in Toronto, Canada. Over the past 12 years, she has led the Mon Sheong Foundation, transforming it into one of Canada’s largest Chinese charitable organizations. Transitioning from a distinguished banking career to becoming a formidable figure in the charitable sector, she has consistently demonstrated resilience and commitment.
In the past decade, the foundation’s long-term care beds have increased from 475 to 777, with projections aiming for a total of 1,321 beds. Additionally, the organization has developed over 1,600 affordable rental units for seniors, ensuring they have access to housing. Annually, the foundation serves approximately 4,500 seniors and over 1,400 students, offering services that encompass health care, personal development, and Chinese language education.
以「砥礪奮進締傳奇」為主題 2025年「紅楓傳奇」 頒獎禮盛大舉行
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由「紅楓傳奇協會」主辦的2025年「紅楓傳奇」頒獎晚會，於7月19日在烈治文山市喜來登大酒店 (Sheraton Parkway Hotel) 隆重舉行，四百多位嘉賓出席盛會。今年大會以「砥礪奮進締傳奇」為主題，表揚六位對加拿大社會有傑出貢獻及獨特不凡的華裔人士。
今年提名眾多，競爭激烈，經過嚴格評選後，2025得奬名單正式揭曉，今年踏入24週年，以「砥礪奮進締傳奇」為主題，選出六位對加拿大社會有卓越貢獻的人物。獲奬者名單如下（依英文姓氏排列）：陳廷文、馮溥倫、林耀西、李蘭馨、溫紹昌和黃何潔儀。（簡介見附錄）
頒獎禮嘉賓包括: 聯邦部長 Rechie Valdez,前緬省省督李紹麟博士夫婦,中國駐多倫多總領事館羅偉東總領事、安省首席大法官Honorable Michael Tulloch和萬銱市市長薜家平。
晚會先由His Majesty’s Canadian Ship York Band軍樂隊奏國歌，揭開序幕，接著由躍鈴舞蹈藝術中心多位學員以活力澎湃的舞蹈為大會主題『砥礪奮進締傳奇』作出精彩表演。 「紅楓傳奇協會」會長王昆明感謝出席貴賓，使這備受華人社區重視的獎項，益增榮寵。他表示：「自25年前最初舉辦『紅楓傳奇』，我們一直摸索和思考發展方向。憑著團隊的努力，社區的認同，有份量得獎人的參與，以及各界人士的支持，發展至今天，已成為獨樹一幟、極受尊重和具影響力的奬項，令我們深感鼓舞。」
王昆明說：「放眼未來，我們希望透過『紅楓傳奇』繼續將華人勤奮努力，關心社區的精神發揚光大。」此外，他感謝前參議員利德蕙博士及緬尼托巴省前省督李紹麟的支持，多年來擔任「紅楓傳奇」獎項的榮譽贊助人。
「紅楓傳奇」籌委會共同主席顏惠霞律師衷心感謝各界熱心人士和傳媒朋友一直以來給紅楓傳奇的支持和鼓勵. 她表示：「舉辦『紅楓傳奇』人物選拔的目的，是藉著表揚對社會有卓越貢獻的傳奇人物，激勵大家發揮“積極面對人生、逆境自強及愛心助人”的紅楓精神。2025『紅楓傳奇』的主題是 「砥礪奮進締傳奇」, 每位『紅楓傳奇』獲獎者, 皆憑著努力不懈的精神, 堅毅不拔的意志, 在逆境中歷經磨練，最終取得成功。」顏律師期望透過分享這些感人至深、砥礪奮進的傳奇故事， 激勵大家勇於築夢奮鬥, 堅韌前進, 成就理想, 締造精彩的人生傳奇。面對當前世局波譎雲詭，充滿挑戰，她更期望大家攜手努力，共同築起一個獨立, 關愛共融的加拿大。
另一位籌委會共同主席歐陽健昌說：「感謝大家踴躍提名，今屆得奬者的人生故事各放異彩，即使來自加拿大不同省份和界別，皆展現出他們堅韌奮鬥，無私為社會作出貢獻的面貌，堪稱加國華人的典範。他們弘揚公益以及樂於助人的精神，應該薪火相傳，使生長在西方社會的下一代，毋忘華裔獨有的價值和信念。」
甄選團主席特許會計師關保衛表示: 「紅楓傳奇的評選準則與時並進，因甄選團不斷汲取社區的意見，總結經驗，務求選拔過程嚴謹，客觀和公正，從而選出傑出的傳奇人物。今年的甄選團共有23人，其中19位是前獲選者，另外4位來自紅楓傳奇協會。甄選團經過多番討論，全面審核，從眾多候選人中，選出六位實至名歸的得奬者。」
由2000年至今，《紅楓傳奇》已編寫了142個勵志傳奇故事，出版了23輯專書。《紅楓傳奇》編輯委員會主席蕭顯揚指出：「紅楓是堅毅精神的象徵，它代表着非凡、永恆、以及人生的沉澱。加國華人在異地生根，安身立命，成長茁壯，貢獻社群。紅楓傳奇人物的每個故事，都構成華人在加國奮鬥史的一部分。把這些故事編製成書，是神聖的使命，是研究加國華人社區發展的重要參考資料。」
今年的《紅楓傳奇》編輯由蕭顯揚擔任編輯委員會主席, 鍾蕙蘭擔任執行主編,何湯淑芬擔任製作編輯,由金綺文、楊芮 和胡堅泰撰寫人物專訪與翻譯。
整套《紅楓傳奇》人物專訪，現已分別收藏於多倫多大學、渥太華大學、卑詩大學、西門菲莎大學、維多利亞大學、麥基爾大學，以及香港多間大學的圖書館。此外，香港中央圖書館、加拿大國際學校，亦有收藏《紅楓傳奇》。
晚會的壓軸表演嘉賓是國際音樂界的傳奇人物 Dan Hill，曾五度獲得Juno Award。他於2021年入選加拿大作曲家名人榜, 並於2025年入選加拿大音樂名人榜。他自彈自唱多首名曲,包括 “Sometimes when we touch” 。 最後Dan Hill與本屆「紅楓傳奇」人物和嘉賓一起謝幕，共勉「砥礪奮進締傳奇」。
2025「紅楓傳奇」獲獎者簡介
陳廷文醫生Dr. Chris Chan 作為世界知名的腎病專家，陳廷文醫生堅守多倫多綜合醫院腎臟科室23年。通過不懈努力，讓全球醫學界意識到“透析治療”能無縫融入病患生活，將自由與尊嚴交還到病人手中。2004年，陳醫生團隊通過研發的“適配療法”讓全球首例夜間居家透析孕婦成功分娩。如今，“居家夜間透析技術”在陳醫生指導下已在超過30個國家和地區建立當地語系化的服務體系。此外，在“創新思維”主導下，陳醫生自新冠疫情以來全力打造“虛擬藥房”，讓醫院成為沒有“圍牆”的醫患通道。
馮溥倫醫生Dr. Kenneth Fung是一位致力於推動文化精神醫學的精神科醫生。他的成長經歷使他深刻體會到文化對人們心理與行為的影響。在醫學實踐中，他致力於填補文化精神醫學空白。他於2002年創立亞洲心理健康計劃，為亞裔社區提供精神健康支持，並推動醫療從業者提升文化敏感性。他積極推廣公眾心理健康教育，抗擊精神病污名化與文化偏見，特別是新冠疫情期間的種族歧視。他亦將文化精神醫學推廣至其他原住民等少數族裔，並獲得國際醫學界多項榮譽。
林耀西Mr. David Maung (Lim) ， 企業家林耀西商海搏擊40載，成功創辦Floors At Work地板公司并担任董事会主席。他是公認的慈善榜樣，處處為人慷慨解囊，扶貧濟弱。曾為新馬協會主席和密西沙加華人專商業基金會副主席，他帶頭籌集數百萬資金，用於支援包括士嘉堡醫院、無家可歸者庇護所、長期護理院等在內的社區機構；他連續五年擔任鳳宴聯合主席，並在龍宴上兩次創下多倫多當地最高籌款紀錄。疫情期間，他自購數十萬份防護物資為大多倫地區的老人和醫院提供支援；此外，他還連續三年成為密西沙加食物銀行的最大企業捐助者。2025年，林耀西榮獲英國國王查理斯三世加冕獎。
李蘭馨閣下The Honourable Linda Lee Oland是加拿大司法界的開拓者，她的職業生涯展現了堅韌與奉獻精神。她通過打工和獎學金完成大學學業，並走上法律之路，1977年成為新斯科舍省首位華人律師，加入知名律所並成為首位女性合伙人。1998年她創造歷史，成為該省高等法院首位少數族裔法官，兩年後又成為加拿大首位華裔上訴法院法官。她秉持法律是關於人的理念，將理性思維與人文關懷完美結合。退休後又屢被委以重任，為司法界多樣化與社會公正貢獻智慧與力量。
溫紹昌Mr. Raymond S.C. Wan是一位成就斐然卻低調的建築設計師，他設計的數百座建築改變了溫尼伯的天際線。他生於香港，15歲來到加拿大求學，獲得建築設計碩士學位並創立自己的設計事務所。他秉持客戶至上理念，深受客戶信任。其代表作包括溫尼伯全加橄欖球聯賽體育場及曼尼托巴大學彭比納學生宿舍樓等，風格大方且富有創新。他積極參與社區服務，擔任溫尼伯中華文化中心主席，以專業精神與人文情懷樹立了華人建築師的卓越典範。
黃何潔儀 Ms Stephanie Wong成長于香港的，在多倫多找到了自己的半邊天 – 掌舵“孟嘗會”12年來便將這家有60載歷史的服務組織一躍成為加拿大最大的華人慈善機構之一。從金融領域的翹楚，再到慈善領域的鐵娘子，她一路走來，展現著堅韌與擔當。過往十年間，該基金會長期護理床位從475張增至777張，預計總數將達到1,321張；同時，機構還興建超過1,600個長者可負擔租住單元，讓居者有其屋；整個機構每年為約4,500位長者與1,400多名學生提供包括健康、看護、個人成長、中文學習等各類服務。這些數字的背後，是無數生命的改變 – 讓長者安享晚年，讓青年紮根文化，讓社區更加緊密。