Since 1997, the prestigious IABC/Toronto Communicator of the Year (COTY) award has recognized excellence in strategic communication by an executive in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Recipients have demonstrated leadership and communication skills that drive business results, or have had a significant, positive impact on the community in the past year.
The Communicator of the Year is not necessarily in a communication role; however, the recipient of the award is someone who uses the power of communication to deepen understanding, inspire action and transform their community.
Past Recipients
2022 Jesse Wente, writer, broadcaster, curator, speaker and arts administrator
2021 Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health,Toronto Public Health
2020 Dr. Wes Hall, Founder & Chairman, BlackNorth Initiative and Founder & Executive Chairman, Kingsdale Advisors
2019 Jodi Kovitz, CEO & Founder, #movethedial
2018 Maayan Ziv, Founder & CEO, AccessNow
Who used their communication skills for the betterment of their community in 2023? Submit your nomination today.
Eligibility:
The nominee must:
- Live in the GTA;
- Have a demonstrated ability to communicate successfully;
- Have had a positive influence with key stakeholders and the community; and,
- Demonstrates a strong code of ethics.
Submit your nomination by answering the following question by email to toronto-programs@iabc.to and attaching any material for the judging panel to consider alongside your responses (press releases, research, links to articles, etc.).
What has the nominee achieved in the past year that has had a significant impact on a community in the GTA?
Nomination Deadline:
October 6, 2023
11:59 PM (Eastern Time)
Questions?
Contact toronto-info@iabc.to