Appointee Biographies

JENNIFER HUGGINS

Jennifer Huggins is the owner of Kingsway Boxing Club, the founder of Fight To End Cancer, and past President of Boxing Ontario. Her extensive engagement within the community spans across roles as an esteemed international Referee and Judge, along with her active participation on a spectrum of committees. Notably, she has been a driving force behind fundraising initiatives for cancer research and reinvesting in the advancement of the sporting community.

MUZAMMAL NAWAZ

Muzammal Nawaz has invested over 30 years in corporate leadership training with client groups that range from the International Red Cross in Geneva to many of Canada’s largest youth service agencies. He designed and published a Leadership Training Program with the Henry Durant Institute in Switzerland that has been implemented throughout Canada and the US, as well as across Europe, Africa and South-East Asia. Muzammal’s sport background includes careers in both amateur and professional kickboxing. He competed in 43 countries, amassed over 200 amateur bouts and medaled in 8 World Championships. He turned professional balanced a PRO fighting career with his career in the NGO sector. He retired with a record of 38-6-2 as a 5 x World Pro Middleweight Champion. An internationally recognized speaker, author and facilitator, he has conducted programs with professional and Olympic calibres athletes and their coaches across North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Muzammal was appointed to the Order of Canada in December 2025. The appointment is one of the nation’s highest civilian honours, recognizing outstanding achievement and service to the country.