2023 Silver Leaf Winners Announced

October 18, 2023

International Association of Business Communicators Canada Proudly Recognizes Excellence in Communications

The professional practice of communications is central to the success of companies and organizations across a wide spectrum of industries, and impacts our lives through the use of storytelling, creative design, writing, digital media, non-profit organizations and programs, and community engagement, to name a few.

Through their work in these various fields over the past year, Canadian communicators have continued to raise the bar when it comes to exemplifying excellence within the practice of communications, and we are proud to recognize, and celebrate their achievements.

We are proud to announce the 2023 Silver Leaf Award winners, recognizing outstanding professional communications. Of the 135 entries submitted, 26 are being honoured with a Silver Leaf Award this year – 13 with an Award of Excellence and 13 with an Award of Merit. This year’s entries spanned 31 different categories, ranging from Leadership Communication to Internal and External Communication, Social Media Programs, Media Relations, Government Relations, and Non-profit Campaigns, among others.

“With each year that this program has run, it is always a thrill to see the work that Canadian Communicators are doing, and the ways in which they continue to uphold and raise the standard for excellence within the many practice areas our members work,” says Jaye Bowers, National Programs Director, IABC Canada East Region. “Beyond simply a vehicle of recognition, this program has also proven to be a wonderful opportunity for members to learn more about best practices, share their wisdom and experience with fellow communicators, and collaborate as volunteer evaluators. I congratulate all of the entrants on their exemplary work, and in particular, tip my hat to this year’s outstanding winners.”

“The Canadian communications profession is thriving, as evidenced by the impressive body of work the Sliver Leaf program evaluated this year,” says Tamara Gale, National Programs Director, IABC Canada West. “Communicators across the country deliver exceptional, quality work year over year and it is a privilege to learn from each and every submission we receive and evaluate. Congratulations to our 2023 Silver Leaf winners. We can’t wait to see what you have in store for us next year.”

IABC recognizes excellence in organizational communications at the international, national and chapter levels. Canada’s national Silver Leaf Awards program has over 50 categories for entries and is managed jointly by the Canada East and Canada West Regions.

For more information:

Jaye Bowers – IABC Canada East Region
Tamara Gale – IABC Canada West Region
iabcsilverleaf@gmail.com

Congratulations to the 2023 Silver Leaf Award Winners!

Please see the full list of 2023 Silver Leaf Award of Excellence and Award of Merit including divisions and categories here.

Award of Excellence winners

  • #KeepTheGrey: Edelman Canada (Madison Boratto, Danielle Bozinoff, Anthony Chelvanathan, Laura Douglas, Rishabh Gandhi, Leslie Golts, Laura Kim, Jennifer Meehan, Caelan McMichael, Sara Rezaee, Shauna Roe, Polina Sandomirsky, Mary Soroka, Gabriel-Lee Steed, Greg Vanier, Sofiya Yusypovych )
  • RBC Newcomers & Cultural Markets: BlueSky Communications (Sarah Hall Turnbull, Elizabeth Glassen, Arbaaz Ghani, Federica Maraboli)
  • Glass of the Sask: EPCOR Utilities Inc. (Margaret Bradford, Tim Starchuk, Candice Sperling, Jourdain Duck, Laura Ehrkamp, Saba Al Hammouri, Niall McKenna, Alex Malone, Robert Moyles)
  • Sponsorship for Sportsmanship: Edelman Canada (Sarah Attia, Danielle Bozinoff, Anthony Chelvanathan, Laura Douglas, Rishabh Gandhi, Hira Gomes, Laura Kim, Jennifer Meehan, Caelan McMichael, Sandhya Patel, Sara Rezaee, Shauna Roe, Catherine Rousseau, Polina Sandomirsky, Mary Soroka, Gabriel-Lee Steed, Sofiya Yusypovych)
  • #KeepTheGrey: Edelman Canada (Madison Boratto, Danielle Bozinoff, Anthony Chelvanathan, Laura Douglas, Rishabh Gandhi, Leslie Golts, Laura Kim, Jennifer Meehan, Caelan McMichael, Sara Rezaee, Shauna Roe, Polina Sandomirsky, Mary Soroka, Gabriel-Lee Steed, Greg Vanier, Sofiya Yusypovych)
  • KFC Buckets are Life: Narrative (Joseph Bonnici (Chief Creative Officer), Jessie Sorell (Executive Creative Director), Katherine Flores (Associate Creative Director), Kyle Simons (Associate Creative Director), Rahman Sobrie (Copywriter), Katie Link (Senior Producer), Cathy Mitchell (Managing Director), Lauren Baswick (Vice President), Katie Mills (Account Director), Melissa Da Costa (Director of XM), Jaclyn Kirk (Sr. Account Manager, XM), Tim Pienta (Editor), Holly Wilks (Account Manager), John Sequeira (Associate Account Manager, XM))
  • Join Us: BCEHS careers employer brand program established in response to paramedic staffing crisis: BCEHS & PHSA (Jeanette LeBlanc, Cynthia Asayo, Michelle Greene)
  • Sponsorship for Sportsmanship: Edelman Canada (Sarah Attia, Danielle Bozinoff, Anthony Chelvanathan, Laura Douglas, Rishabh Gandhi, Hira Gomes, Laura Kim, Jennifer Meehan, Caelan McMichael, Sandhya Patel, Sara Rezaee, Shauna Roe, Catherine Rousseau, Polina Sandomirsky, Mary Soroka, Gabriel-Lee Steed, Sofiya Yusypovych)
  • eRenaissance Website: RTOERO (Stefanie Martin)
  • City of Edmonton Assessment and Taxation Video: City of Edmonton (Matt Pretty)
  • IBC Cyber Savvy Campaign: Paradigm (Insurance Bureau of Canada, Paradigm and VMG Cinematic)
  • 2022 Spotify Holiday Ad: College of the North Atlantic (Samantha Fitzpatrick, Roger Hulan)
  • A Special bond: University of Toronto Scarborough (Alexa Battler)

Award of Merit Winners

  • 2022 Vibrant Voices advocacy for Canadian seniors: RTOERO (Danielle Norris SCMP, Stefanie Martin CMP, Anne Gerson & Ruel Navia)
  • Richmond’s Single-Use Plastic ban: Mickelson Consulting Inc. (Therese Mickelson, Sarah Taliunas, Karin Mark, Richmond Environmental Programs Team, Choice Communication)
  • Rethink Waste: Think Tank & Ideas Hub: Mickelson Consulting Inc. (Therese Mickelson, Sarah Taliunas, Karin Mark, Richmond Environmental Programs Team)
  • Sidewalk Clearing Bylaw campaign: Strathcona County (Sherry Feser, Krysta Smith, Jenna Wignall)
  • Township of Langley Visual Identity: Township of Langley (Township of Langley Communications Department)
  • Marketing & Communications Committee Liaison Zoom Sessions: RTOERO (Sylvia Link, Stefanie Martin, Danielle Norris)
  • Strategic Communications Training: Red Thread Connections (Julia Harvie-Shemko)
  • Helping communicators lead on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: pipikwan pêhtâkwan (Michelle Lean, Peyton Meters, Elizabeth Bunney, Shawna-Kay Thomas, Shani Gwin, Michelle Lean, Peyton Meters, Catherine Dickie, Cameron Bunney, Evan Adnams, Brian Golightly)
  • U of T Convocation Street Fashion Vide: University of Toronto Scarborough (Alexa Battler, Tamraa Greenidge Straker, Kristina Doyle)
  • Ready2Listen: Spruce Creative (Nina Jane Drystek, Pascal Huot, Paul Marconi, Nadia Collins, Adrienne Row-Smith, Andrew Vincent)
  • Township of Langley Visual Identity: Township of Langley (Township of Langley Communications Department)
  • An iconic Canadian survivor: University of Toronto Scarborough (Don Campbell)
  • Canada’s first Indigenous citizenship judge uses ‘best job in the world’ to champion Indigenous issues: University of Calgary (Ali Abel)