Reflections and Visions
Mississauga Urban Design Awards 2025Check out the nominated urban projects—from parks to public and private buildings—and vote for your favourite. The project with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award, celebrating what matters to people who live, work, or study in Mississauga.
Voting for the People’s Choice Award is now open.
Submissions open until April 25
Jury announced
People’s Choice opens
People’s Choice closes
Winners announced
Ute Maya-Giambattista
Principal, O2 Planning and Design
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Ute is a Principal of Urban Design at O2 Planning and Design with over 20 years of industry experience. As a member of the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners, she leads projects across Canada and internationally. Ute’s work focuses on creating healthier communities through designs that balance social, economic, and environmental sustainability—from local masterplans to city-wide strategies. |
Ayako Kitta
Associate Partner, DTAH
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Ayako is a landscape architect with more than 20 years of experience in North America and Japan. She leads diverse public realm and urban design projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality, inclusive results. She serves on the Mississauga Urban Design Review Panel and holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Toronto. |
Laura Di Fiore
Architect and Visual Artist
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Laura works at the intersection of urban design, architecture, and public art. She has contributed to award-winning projects in London, New York, Montreal, and Toronto—all with a focus on vibrant, inclusive spaces. Laura holds an Honours Bachelor of Architectural Studies from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Architecture from McGill University, where she received several honours, including the AIA Henry Adams Medal and the RAIC Honour Roll. As a passionate advocate for sustainability and wellness-focused design, Laura also serves on Mississauga’s Art Selection Committee. |
Ted Watson
Partner, MJMA Architecture and Design
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Ted is a Design Partner at MJMA, known for leading public building projects that blend bold design with civic, environmental, and pedestrian-focused goals. Ted’s projects span across Canada, the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, and have received more than 50 design awards, including three Governor General’s Medals, for advancing accessibility, sustainability, and innovation. |
Paul Sharma
Director of the Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention Division, Region of Peel
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Paul leads Peel Public Healths’ work on chronic disease and injury prevention. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry and president of the Ontario Association of Public Health Dentistry (OAPHD). He also sits on the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Board of Directors. His public health career began dental hygienist in Toronto, caring for people living with HIV. He has also worked in dental hygiene education. Paul holds a Master of Science in Dental Public Health from King’s College, University of London. |
Dipika Damerla
Councillor, Ward 7 Mississauga
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Dipika was elected as Mississauga’s Ward 7 Councillor in 2018 after serving as MPP for Mississauga East-Cooksville. As a Cabinet Minister, she led initiatives in health care, long-term care, education, and public transit. Before politics, Dipika worked in corporate banking and ran a small business in Mississauga. She holds an MBA in Finance from the Rotman School of Management. |