Professional Leadership

Award | Professional Leadership.

Our Professional Leadership Award.

This award is given to 2SLGBTQIA+ executive or industry leaders who have demonstrated a long history of exemplary success in their careers, organizations, and communities.

Recipient Criteria.

Leadership Excellence:

Shows outstanding leadership and strategic vision guiding teams, fostering a supportive culture, and demonstrating a clear trajectory toward success.

Market Presence:

Makes notable contributions to their industry advancing 2SLGBTQIA+ representation, shaping best practices, and influencing broader professional standards.

Inovation:

Pioneers new strategies or solutions setting benchmarks for creativity and forward-thinking leadership within their field.

Community Impact::

Actively champions 2SLGBTQIA+ causes engaging with community initiatives, supporting emerging leaders, and driving lasting social change.

Nominate a Leader.

Help us honor a senior or executive leader making a real impact in 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy and outreach. Let’s celebrate those who promote inclusion and champion equality.

Submit Your Nomination

Past Recipients.

Previous winners have been senior members of their organization. Among these, contributions and personal qualifications are differentiators. Impact statements from juniors or mentees of the nominee are encouraged.

VP, Internal Audit in Personal & Commercial Banking

Deputy Chief Economist

Director, Investment Funds and Structured Products Branch

Ontario Securities Commission

Senior Vice President, Commercial Projects

Infrastructure Ontario

Chief Operating Officer

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Vice-President, Deputy General Counsel, Capital Markets, & Assistant Corporate Secretary

Partner, Business Law Group

VP Communications Retail Distribution & Channel Strategy

Senior Director, Supervision Sector

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

President & Co-Founder

CEO & Create Director

Vice President & Chief P&C Actuary

Children's Lawyer for Ontario

Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario)

Vice President, Compliance, Commercial Banking & Wealth Management

CIBC

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