Planning forward as we reflect on the 9th Annual Turning the Tide Gala | | |
On September 23, we once again brought Newfoundland and Labrador’s marine industry together to celebrate the people, organizations and ideas shaping its future.
Our 9th. year was a powerful reminder of the extraordinary talent, leadership and innovation across our industry. To our award recipients, sponsors, guests and supporters, thank you for making Turning the Tide possible.
Now, we want your help shaping what comes next. 2027 marks our 10th Anniversary, and we want it to be exceptional. Please take a few minutes to complete our post-event survey and share your thoughts on the future of Turning the Tide. As our thank-you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered to win a collector’s-edition, hand-painted Ann Harvey lithograph by acclaimed artist John MacDonald, valued at $1,500.
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Thank you for being part of our first nine years. We look forward to celebrating an extraordinary tenth with you.
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Award Selection
Board of Directors
Paul Antle
Paul Brett
Chris Collingwood
Derrick Dalley
Christopher Forward
June Perry
Leo Power
Robin Quinlan
Paul Snow
Victoria Windsor
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OUR BOARD &
2026 AWARD RECIPIENTS
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| | | (Back Row)L-R: Leo Power, Victoria Windsor, Chris Collingwood, Christopher Forward, Paul Snow, Paul Antle, Robin Quinlan (Front Row)L-R: Ray Andrews, Hank Williams, Michael Maguire, Farzad Hashemi, June Perry, Megan Murphy, Wanita Stone | |
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A great deal of thought and care goes into creating the Turning the Tide experience for our guests, sponsors and supporters. Your feedback helps us understand what worked well and where we can make future events even stronger. Help shape our 10th Anniversary event.
Share your experience through our 2026 Event Survey for a chance to win the collector's edition, hand painted Ann Harvey lithograph by the acclaimed artist, John McDonald, Value $1500.
| | | Keeping Our Maritime Stories Alive | |
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L-R: Paul Antle, Chair; Leo Power, Founder & Board Member; Daniel Tucker, Executive Director, HFTS; Chris Collingwood, Founder & Chair, HFTS; Rick Young, Director, TriNav and TTT Sponsor
Explore or support the work at homefromthesea.ca
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$50,000 donation to HFTS
Turning the Tide celebrates the people shaping our marine industry today. Home from the Sea, our Charity of Choice, honours those whose lives, work and sacrifice helped build the marine heritage that came before them.
Through its memorial, exhibits and storytelling, Home from the Sea preserves that legacy for future generations, making it a natural and meaningful partner for Turning the Tide.
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Explore the moments, people and celebrations that made the 2026 Turning the Tide Gala so memorable.
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The Value of Partnership Extends Beyond Gala Night
While the Gala may happen on one extraordinary evening, the value of a Turning the Tide partnership extends throughout the year. Over the next 12 months, our digital channels, storytelling and communications will continue to showcase our award recipients, and recognize the sponsors and partners whose investment makes Turning the Tide possible.
For our sponsors, that means sustained visibility alongside the people, organizations and achievements shaping Newfoundland and Labrador’s marine industries, while demonstrating a meaningful commitment to industry leadership, community and celebration.
One night. Twelve months of visibility, connection and impact.
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| | Industry Leadership and Excellence Award Sponsor | | Industry Lifetime Achievement Award Sponsor | | Innovation Leadership Award Sponsor | | Award of Historical Marine Significance Sponsor | | Next Wave Leadership Award Sponsor | | | Champagne Reception Sponsor | |  | | Community Leader Sponsors | | Thank you to our sponsors, donors, partners, volunteers, guests, and all who participated to make the 2026 Gala the best yet! | | | | |
