DHX Media’s co-founder Michael Donovan and Steven DeNure were individually honored on Wednesday evening at galas held in recognition of their contributions to the film and TV industries.

Donovan, executive chairman of DHX Media, was inducted into the Nova Scotia Business Hall of Fame. Donovan is one of three laureates inducted into this year’s Hall of Fame, which recognizes contributions made to business by successful leaders and entrepreneurs.

DeNure, president and chief operating officer of DHX Media, was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award by the Youth Media Alliance. The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes individuals’ contributions to the industry, their leadership skills and ability to innovate and inspire, as well as their career-long commitment to young Canadians.

Youth Media Alliance aims to enrich the lives of Canadian children and teens by helping improve the quality of content created for them on all screen-based media.

“Eleven years ago, Michael and Steven had a vision to bring together a strong group of people and build a company that could showcase the power of children’s and family entertainment content in a digital world,” says Dana Landry, chief executive officer, DHX Media. “They recognized the opportunity, and worked tirelessly to forge alliances and partnerships to make DHX Media the leading global player it is today. Our employees, the board at DHX Media and senior management join me in congratulating them on these well-deserved honors.”