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Nominations for 2024 Awards are closed.
Nomination for 2024 Awards is open until September 27th, 2024. Judging will be based on achievements in recent one or two years, for the exception of Lifetime Achievement Award category.
To submit a nomination, please select the category that you wish to nominate, after which criteria for that category will appear in the form. Please provide clear descriptions on how nominee meets each criteria, at least 2 paragraphs or approximately 150 – 250 words each, to adequately address each criterion. Should you wish to provide supporting document(s), please ensure the length of document(s) does not exceed 10 pages.

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Nominations for 2023 Awards are closed. You can view the 2023 winners through here ➨

Finalists

For Institutional Investors

Climate Change Champion Award

Brought by
Concordia University
CDPQ

Investment Innovation Award

Brought by
Renewable Resources Team
CAAT Pension Plan
A.I. working group and Technology and Innovation
Investment Team

Indigenous Reconciliation Award

Brought by
Alberta Indigenous Opportunities Corporation

Leader of the Year Award

Alain Malaket


Chief executive Officer

Michael Dawson


Chief Finanacial Officer

Institutional Investor Award

CDPQ

Plannera Pensions and Benefits
University Pension Plan

Lifetime Achievement Award

Robert Cultraro


Former Chief Investment Officer

Marc Gauthier


Corporate Treasurer and Chief Investment Officer

Tom Valks


Former Chief Investment Officer

Investment Management Firm Categories

Portfolio Manager Award (Private Market)

Real Estate Team

Lexington Partners

Private Debt/Direct Lending Team

Portfolio Manager Award (Public Market)

Emerging & Frontier Markets Team
International Markets Team

Greenchip Team

Climate Change Partner Award

BMO Global Asset Management
MFC Sustainability Center of Excellence
Power Sustainable

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award

Fiera Capital
Polen Capital
Stonebridge Financial

Indigenous Reconciliation Award

CIBC Asset Management

Metis Settlements Development Corporation
Stonebridge Financial

Investment Management Firm Award

Mackenzie Investments
Polen Capital
Tikehau Capital
Common Questions

Who can nominate?

Any professionals who are currently working for or affiliated with an industry firm, including pension funds and institutional investors, investment firms, consulting firms, research firms, can nominate.

How many individuals and/categories can you nominate?

Any professionals can submit up to 2 nominations per category, and up to 5 nominations in total. This will enable the awards to be selected from a diversified pool of nominations.

Who can be nominated?

Any individuals or organizations that fit with the award category description. For “pension funds and institutional investors” categories, nominations are limited to those organizations in Canada (although the individuals and teams don’t have to be based in Canada). For “Investment firm” categories, nominations are limited to those that operate in Canada or have Canadian presence.

What happens after you nominate?

After you have submitted nomination(s), Institutional Connect will compile nominations and submit for award judge committee to select finalists and winners. Winners of all categories will be announced at the Awards Ceremony on the evening of November 21.

If my firm sponsors the Awards Ceremony as well as submits nominations, will our nomination be considered as a priority?

No. Judging process is entirely based on materials submitted for the nominations. Sponsorship will have no impact on the result of the awards.

Should you wish to contact us for any questions before or after nomination, please send a message to: jenny.ho@institutionalconnect.com
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