Awards & advisory roles
CMA Award Gold: Environics Analytics Data Marketing Award (2017)
Your Perfect Life/Royal LePage, Royal LePage, Environics Analytics
Whether clients are looking for a neighbourhood with young families, an urban lifestyle or a quiet place to retire, “Your Perfect Life” is a unique tool built to help them find their sweet spot. By simply entering their postal code, agents are able to match their clients’ lifestyle and neighbourhood preferences in a relatable and engaging way.
A first in Canadian real estate, Your Perfect Life offers detailed demographic information about income level, life stage, household structure, employment types and education.
CMA Award Bronze: Experiential and Innovative Media – Consumer Services (2017)
Your Perfect Life/Royal LePage, Royal LePage, Environics Analytics
Whether clients are looking for a neighbourhood with young families, an urban lifestyle or a quiet place to retire, “Your Perfect Life” is a unique tool built to help them find their sweet spot. By simply entering their postal code, agents are able to match their clients’ lifestyle and neighbourhood preferences in a relatable and engaging way.
A first in Canadian real estate, Your Perfect Life offers detailed demographic information about income level, life stage, household structure, employment types and education.
Horizon Interactive Award - Silver (2011)
The Horizon Interactive Awards is one of the most prestigious awards in the field of interactive and creative media. The competition recognizes, promotes and awards the best websites, videos, online advertising, print media and mobile applications. Each year, the Horizon Interactive Awards receives thousands of entries from all over the world and a volunteer panel of industry professionals, from diverse multi-media, graphic design, advertising and marketing backgrounds, review the entries to determine the work that is to be recognized.
Royal LePage was recognized for its excellence with a silver award in the Mobile Website category for the company’s “Neighbourhood Navigator” tool.
Marketing hall of legends member
Founded by the Toronto chapter of the American Marketing Association (AMA), proud to be a part of this elite group of marketers in Canada.
2021 OREA presidential advisory group
Presidential Advisory Group on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the first of its kind in organized real estate. I am incredibly honoured to be a part of this advisory group as the only non-member of OREA, bringing to light the view of corporate real estate. This incredible group has played an integral role in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Ontario real estate for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, LGBTQ, women, and people living with disabilities.
In October 2022, the group released a comprehensive report regarding the inequities faced by Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour (BIPOC), LGBTQ2S+ and people living with disabilities, and how it is contributing to the housing crisis in Ontario. Read the full report here.
LinkedIn Mentor (January 2018 - present)
We all have to start somewhere in our careers. I was lucky enough to have a several wonderful mentors to help guide my career over the years. I actively mentor and support to various marketing professionals who are newly establishing their careers.
If you are just starting your career and would like to schedule a conversation with Melissa, feel free to reach out!