IABC/Toronto wins global honours with 2009 Large Chapter of the Year Award!
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IABC/Toronto was named the 2009 Large Chapter of the Year at IABC’s recently held 2009 Leadership Institute in Orlando, Florida. In addition to this award, IABC/Toronto was also recognized for outstanding chapter management with three awards of excellence, three awards of merit and an IABC staff award for most new members.
“Today, IABC’s role in supporting its members and providing resources to help them navigate the current economic environment, is more important than ever before. It is thanks to the dedication, commitment and creativity of our volunteer leaders that IABC can stay strong and serve our member needs,” says IABC President Julie Freeman, ABC, APR. “This year, two of our Canadian chapters have been recognized with top awards. The awards are a testament to their outstanding chapter management and ability to connect with their members. They serve as best practices and benchmarks for other IABC chapters around the world.”
IABC/Toronto was presented with the following awards:
- 2009 Large Chapter of the Year
- Award of Excellence for Branding
- Award of Excellence for Membership Marketing
- Award of Excellence for Financial Management
- Award of Merit for Communication
- Award of Merit for Community Involvement
- Award of Merit for Professional Development
- Chapter with the most new members
“IABC/Toronto owes its success to its global resources, an inclusive culture and most of all, its people,” says IABC/Toronto President, Leslie Hetherington, APR, MBA. “Congratulations to our dedicated volunteers, members, last year’s board and the teams that preceded them by driving this momentum and building on multi-disciplinary initiatives from year to year. We plan to honour this legacy by staying tuned to the ever changing business landscape and continually evolving to meet our members’ needs.”
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| Starting Conversations – facing the future in Communications (evening seminar) |
It goes beyond the communications plan. It extends further than social media. It weaves through the departmental generation gap. It is called the future of communications - where the success of your organization lies. Looking forward, you need to know about trends before your competition does, to keep pace with your C-suite colleagues, and to ensure your contribution to the bottom line is solid.
In a PD session designed for ALL communicators, you will talk about the issues you want to know about - the issues most of us can't talk about at work. From the challenges of earning executive co-operation to the desperate search for leadership when technology is driving change, come and learn simple and concise tips that will have you excited to go to work in the morning.
Jacqui d'Eon, Deliotte Canada's Chief Communications Officer and 2008 IABC Canada Master Communicator, leads a distinguished panel of past Master Communicator award winners who understand the challenges you face every day.
Find out what others are thinking. More importantly - get answers to what is on your mind. Find out what you need to know. The conversation is starting - don't miss it.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009 |
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- Registration and networking start time: 6 p.m.
- Food service: 6 p.m. - Sandwiches, bagels, cheese, fruit, coffee and tea will be provided
- Presentation: 7 to 8 p.m.
- Q&A: 8 to 8:30
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Venue |
Sutton Place, Wellesley Room, 955 Bay Street, Toronto (northeast corner of Bay and Wellesley) |
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- Jacqui d’Eon ABC, MC, P. Eng, Chief Communication Officer, Deloitte Canada
- Eric Bergman, ABC, APR, MC, Senior Consultant, Bergman & Associates, IABC/Toronto Past President 1994/1995
- Ken Cherney ABC, APR, MC, President, Ken Cherney & Associates Inc.
- Annette Martell, ABC, MC, IABC World Chair (2002/2003)
- Janet Wile, ABC, APR, MC, Director, Internal Communications, Barrick Gold Corporation, IABC/Toronto VP, Member Communications
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Ticket Price |
$35: IABC member early bird (on or before March 18)
$25:
Student/Transitional member
$40:
Regular member
$45:
Non-member |
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| Aw, Shucks! Get your Hands Dirty at March’s Munch ‘n’ Mingle |
Join IABC Toronto for an evening of flavour and fun sampling beer and oysters. Not sure whether to pair an Uncle Willy with a pale ale or a stout? Then join us on March 25th and let the knowledgeable staff at Rodney’s Oyster House show you how it’s done! With hands on demonstrations and samplings, this event is a tasty way to prove that sometimes it’s okay to play with your food.
Price includes appetizers, three beers and oyster samplings.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009 |
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- 5:30 to 8 p.m.
- Registration begins at 5:30 p.m.
- Demonstration begins at 6 p.m.
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Venue |
Rodney's Oyster House, 469 King Street West, just west of Spadina (entrance is located on the west side) Toronto |
Ticket Price |
Member early bird fee: $27 (ends Tuesday, March 15)
Regular member fee: $32
Student/Transitional member fee: $30
Non-member fee: $35 |
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Reminder: Only one month left to submit proposals for new IABC/Toronto initiatives |
Got a great idea for a new IABC/Toronto program, event or initiative? This is your chance to see that idea put in motion. IABC/Toronto has set aside $11,000 for member proposed initiatives and time is winding down to submit your idea.
Any IABC member can submit a proposal. Submissions will be judged on their benefits to IABC/Toronto membership, innovation, identified and quantifiable success measures and value for investment.
All proposals must be submitted to Christine Andrew, IABC/Toronto VP Membership, at toronto-membership@iabc.com by March 15, 2009. Full details can be found on the IABC/Toronto website.
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| IABC/Toronto adds three new awards to recognize exceptional communications work |
This year, IABC/Toronto is pleased to announce it will be handing out three new awards at the 2009 OVATION Awards Gala. These new awards are based both on the number of winning entries won per organization/individual and a point system to ensure quality wins over quantity.
No additional entry work or fee is required for companies who have already entered and/or are still planning to enter.
The three new awards are:
1. Corporate Communications Department of the Year
2. Agency of the Year (10 or more employees)
3. Independent Practitioner or Small Agency of the Year (nine or less employees)
How winners of these three new awards are determined:
Each Award of Excellence will earn three points and each Award of Merit will earn one point. Companies in each of the three new award categories with the highest total number of points will win. In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined based on the higher average score of the company’s Excellence Awards.
Questions/Comments about these three new awards:
Please direct to the VP, Awards, Trell Huether.
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| Time is running out to enter into the OVATION Awards and obtain the recognition your work deserves! |
The deadline for OVATION Award entries is quickly approaching! February 27th is your last chance to enter.
Celebrate the amazing work you do every day of the year in award-winning style this Spring at the OVATION Awards!
An OVATION Award will add prestige to your resume, provide further evidence of your outstanding work and draw accolades for your organization.
Here is what previous winners have said:
“Winning an OVATION Award not only strengthens my relationships with my current clients, it can be a considerable asset when pitching new business.” - Diana Robinson, President, Diana Robinson & Associates
"Not only does winning an OVATION celebrate the excellent work of my department, it also elevates profile and builds credibility both externally and internally.” - Catherine Parry, Director, Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs, Toronto Hydro
For additional information: http://toronto.iabc.com/awards/ovation/
Some new features of the OVATION Awards for 2009 include:
- New categories - Customer Relations, Brand Communication, Social Responsibility and Social Media
- A not-for-profit entry rate
Not sure where to start? Download the 2009 OVATION entry information.
Who can you contact to find out more about entering your work in the 2009 OVATION Awards? Please send an e-mail to toronto-info@iabc.com with your contact information and an IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards Team member will contact you.
Please note that ALL entries into the 2009 OVATION Awards are kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Only winners are announced. Winners are determined by using an established scorecard – the number of winners is based on the number of entries that surpass a minimum score. Entries do not compete against each other.
IABC/Toronto OVATION Award of Excellence winners receive an exquisite glass sculpture designed by Canadian glass blower Kelly Lowe. IABC/Toronto OVATION Award of Merit winners will be awarded a certificate of recognition. The 2009 OVATION Awards will be presented at a gala event in May 2009.
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| Join a winning team - call for 2009/2010 board nominations |
IABC/Toronto is among the most recognized and respected chapters within the IABC global network. The chapter has a long-standing reputation for business-like operations and innovation in providing member value.
The success of the Toronto chapter depends on the volunteer leaders who set strategy and direction for our programs and initiatives throughout the year. Why not consider putting your name forward for the IABC/Toronto board? Past board members will all agree that the experience is an excellent leadership development opportunity.
Nominations forms will be available March 30, 2009 and will be accepted until 5 p.m. May 1, 2009. For more information, contact the nominating committee chair, Janet Comeau at toronto-pastpresident@iabc.com.
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| A great deal for new or lapsed members! |
Has the economic downturn delayed you from joining or renewing your membership with IABC? Well IABC has now made it more affordable for new or lapsed members to start enjoying the numerous benefits of an IABC membership.
March is a worldwide membership month. During the month of March, any new or lapsed member that joins or re-joins IABC will save the application fee. That’s a savings of up to $44 Canadian!
There is no better time to start enjoying the numerous benefits of IABC membership, including networking and professional development opportunities, access to CareerLine, special member’s only resources, reduced admission prices to IABC events and much more.
Applications must be received by IABC headquarters in San Francisco during the month of March. This discount is not applicable to active or student members.
Click here to join now! |
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