Nations United Award for Creativity


Baron Wright:

 Winner of the Nations United Award for Creativity 2010-2011

Baron is a self assured musician who has tasted success in New York. He is nominated for his fiercely independent spirit, forging ahead with his ideas and music without a record label. This means that he has kept creative control over his music and this gives it a sense of integrity in an industry where this is rare. Creativity is creating, but it is also a part of managing one’s career and following one’s goals.

Perry Toone from Thexyz Network

 Perry is a U.K./Canada based illustrator and web designer and creator of the popular social network Thexyz Network. His talent in web solutions and graphic illustration have benefited many clients in Canada and abroad. Perry has an incredible knack for bringing traditional artistic techniques into the world of new media. While some are still people of arts and letters, Perry is a man of vectors and code.

Genette Verzosa from ZOS Designs:

 Genette Verzosa’s talents in clothing design and fashion styling secured her a prolonged spot on Nations United’s rising stars. Genette graduated from the International Academy of Design and Technology and has since made fashion her life. This nomination stems chiefly from the success of a special evening dress she designed for Nations United.

Samer Mahmoud Golden Gates Studios:

 Samer’s talents in video production and post-production make him an ideal candidate for the Award for Creativity. His nomination stems from the production of the beautiful Igoera trailer for Nations United. Samer works for the Golden Gates Studio in Beirut and continues to produce beautiful and diverse work for the local and international film and television markets.

Tonia Cianciulli from Wish Opera

 A talented soprano, Tonia graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of Western Ontario and immediately began pursuing her love for music and opera.  Since then, Tonia has had the opportunity to perform countless of roles with many companies such as Opera York, Toronto Opera Repertoire, Opera Mississauga, Sarnia Orchestra and Brampton Lyric Opera.  In addition, Tonia has demonstrated her support and flair for the arts through special events planning. This mixture of creativity with entrepreneurship makes Tonia an ideal nominee for the Award for Creativity.