Our Story
Founded in 2019, Nova Star Awards is a distinguished Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating youth excellence at the highest standard. We provide a premier platform where exceptional young talent is recognized, elevated, and supported for their achievements in Film, Television, and Commercials.
Based in Toronto — internationally recognized as “Hollywood North” — Nova Star Awards sits at the intersection of culture, creativity, and industry. The organization attracts emerging youth talent from across Canada and around the world, positioning itself as a global stage for the next generation of performers.
The Nova Star Awards Gala is an exclusive, formal evening that brings together young performers, families, industry professionals, and partners in a refined celebration of excellence. The experience includes red-carpet arrivals, curated dining, professional photography, and high-value networking opportunities within the entertainment and creative industries.
For sponsors and partners, Nova Star offers more than visibility — it offers alignment with a purpose-driven platform that celebrates achievement, nurtures emerging talent, and contributes meaningfully to the future of the entertainment industry.
Nova Star Awards is not just an event. It is a legacy platform where recognition meets opportunity, and where tomorrow’s stars are first discovered.
Welcome to nova star awards
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
The Nova Star Awards Youth Oscars Gala was created as a platform to celebrate and recognize the talent, creativity, and achievements of young people across our communities.
A Vision to Give Youth Their Moment to Shine
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
It was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to give youth their moment to shine. Many young performers, creators, and leaders do incredible work but often do not have access to large-scale recognition platforms. Nova Star Awards was built to change that by creating a red-carpet, Oscars-style experience designed specifically for youth.
From Community Initiative to Growing Annual Gala
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
From Community Initiative to Growing Annual Gala
What started as a small community initiative quickly grew into a full-scale annual gala. Each year, more families, schools, and organizations became involved, leading to expanded categories, larger productions, and a stronger focus on showcasing diverse youth talent in areas such as performance, leadership, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
A Signature Celebration of the Next Generation
A Platform Created to Celebrate Youth Excellence
From Community Initiative to Growing Annual Gala
Today, the Nova Star Awards has evolved into a signature celebration that brings together families, mentors, and community leaders to honour the next generation of stars. The gala continues to grow each year, staying true to its mission of inspiring confidence, celebrating excellence, and creating unforgettable moments for youth on stage and on the red carpet.