THE HAYDEN SOLOMONS AWARD OF DISTINCTION
This award was created in honour of Hayden Solomon's 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.
STEVE COHEN
Steve is the fifth-generation owner and CEO of Salit Steel, a 121-year-old family business rooted in Niagara Falls where he has lived his entire life. Deeply committed to giving back, Steve and his family have long supported causes throughout Niagara, the Jewish community, and Israel.
Nearly 20 years ago, inspired by the experiences of friends and family affected by cancer, Steve helped launch Steve’s Cycle Path’s the inaugural Ride to Conquer Cancer. Today, it is the Ride’s largest team, having raised an extraordinary $16.3 million over 19 years for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
His decades of volunteerism have also been recognized through honours including the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers and the Paul Harris Rotary Award. Steve accepts the Hayden Solomons Award of Distinction not only for himself, but on behalf of every rider, volunteer, family member, survivor, and supporter who has been part of the journey.
