Grand Slam Media Earns 2 Nominations for 2016 XBIZ Exec Awards

TORONTO — Grand Slam Media has announced that its leadership team received two nominations for the 2016 XBIZ Executive Awards.

CEO Luke Hazlewood is nominated for the Chief Executive of the Year Award and CTO Ian Lester is nominated for the Tech Leadership Award. 

"I am blown away by this honor," Hazlewood said. "I strive to be a solid leader who nurtures his team and runs his company in a way that fosters harmony and success. It's really great to be nominated for this. Thank you XBIZ and thank you to everyone who voted for me."

"The Tech Leadership Award nomination is awesome," Lester said. "I am so proud to know that my hard work and vision are being recognized by my peers and colleagues. Thank you."

For more information, email sales@grandslammedia.com.

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