THE HAYDEN SOLOMONS AWARD OF DISTINCTION
This award was created by Hayden's family to honour his memory.
Hayden Solomons was the most enthusiastic football fan you could ever meet. Hayden and his wife Robyn, son Max and daughter Halle, all looked forward to every Philadelphia Eagles game, his favourite team.
When they lost Hayden on August 2, 2020, it left his family, friends and entire professional network grieving and wondering how they could adequately build his legacy. His larger-than-life personality, charm and uplifting spirit must live on.
THE HAYDEN SOLOMONS AWARD OF DISTINCTION 2024 RECIPIENT
Jason Castellan
Jason Castellan is Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Skyline Group of Companies, a fully integrated real estate and clean energy asset acquisition, management, development, and investment firm with more than 1000 staff across Canada and more than $9 billion in assets.
Jason’s drive, passion and experience serve him well as the leader and voice of Skyline Group of Companies. In 2016 his daily activities came to a grinding halt when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. He had to stop and take care of himself, his health, and think about his immediate situation and how it could impact his future. This journey started in Ontario Canada, but as Jason never accepts that there is only 1 option for anything, he quickly discovered alternatives to fix himself that were not available here at that time. This proved to be one of the best decisions he could have made.
Jason is honoured to receive this award because it exemplifies his personality and determination to never accept the status quo whether it be his business or his personal life including, and especially because of this experience – his health.
About Hayden Solomons z"l
Hayden Allan Solomons was born on April 9th 1966 to Carol and Syd Solomons in Toronto, Ontario.
He spent his formative years on Simeon Court with his three sisters - Susie, Lesley and Lori. He loved his family very much and after his mom passed away in 2006, he and his sisters took such good care of their dad. Hayden spent every Sunday morning together with their cousin Louis at Bagel World on Wilson where they made such special memories. They often had other members of the family join as well. Family was so important to Hayden, and he shared an incredible bond with his sisters and their families.
From a young age, Hayden was incredibly social and outgoing. His house often became the designated ‘party house’ when his parents went to Florida where they went often.