Call for Nominations: Master Communicator 2026

IABC Canada recognizes excellence in the communication profession each year with its signature Master Communicator program. Successful nominees are recognized for their outstanding contributions to IABC, the profession, and their organizations or clients. Their contributions have raised the standards of organizational communication in Canada. 

This is a highly coveted and prestigious honour: only 68 communication professionals have received the Master Communicator designation in the 46-year history of the award. Details are available in the Nomination Guide on the IABC Canada website, www.iabccanada.ca. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain prominent recognition for your career achievements. Nominations should be sent to Brent Carey, ABC, MC, IABC Fellow; Master Communicator Selection Committee Chair via iabcnationalawards@gmail.com.

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Key dates

• Nominations close: Friday, January 15, 2027
• Evaluations complete:  Friday, February 26, 2027
• Regional boards ratify selection: At CER/CWR board meetings in March 2027
• Notification to nominees by: Friday, April 2, 2027
• Public announcement of new MCs: Wednesday, April 7, 2027