TORONTO, May 31, 2017 /CNW/ – The Toronto chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC/Toronto) concluded its 2017 OVATION Awards by recognizing the finest examples of communications talent, projects and campaigns undertaken by the GTA’s communications industry over the past year.
The gala evening, themed “Pearls of Wisdom in Communication,” had over 300 guests in attendance and was hosted by Jennifer Valentyne, the former Breakfast Television host.
Elaborating on the event’s theme, Megan Hooper, president of IABC/Toronto, said: “Wisdom is an essential facet in all responsible communication initiatives. As such, all business communicators must show this professional quality as they meet client objectives as well as the various needs of our society. This year, IABC/Toronto was especially pleased to have received more than 200 submissions from individual communications practitioners, agencies and corporations in the GTA that received 95 awards for their innovative approach and outstanding impact.”
In total, 46 Awards of Excellence, 49 Awards of Merit and six Awards of Distinction were recognized along with presentations for the People’s Choice Awards and the Bobbie Resnick Student of the Year Award.
The 2017 Bobbie Resnick Student of the Year was awarded to Bruce Chen, a Humber College student. This award recognizes a student from an accredited institution who demonstrates excellence in communications and the greatest potential to be the best all-round future professional. CCC Academy provided a unique professional development package to the winner.
Now in its 31st year, the IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards Program offers the communications profession an opportunity to present its best work. Entries are judged by a panel of senior communications professionals. Two separate judges carefully review each entry independently and then jointly review the submissions and results. The judging criteria for the submissions include clear objectives, originality and demonstrated results.
IABC/Toronto announced the following Awards of Distinction winners:
Cowan & Company
2017 Boutique Agency of the Year
Tenzing Communications
2017 Small Agency of the Year
Strategic Objectives
2017 Mid-Sized Agency of the Year
Weber Shandwick Canada
2017 Large Agency of the Year
The Regional Municipality of York
2017 Corporate Communications Department of the Year
SickKids Foundation
2017 Not-for-Profit Communications Department of the Year
A full list of winners can be found at http://toronto.iabc.to/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017IABCTorontoOVATIONWinners.pdf
The 2017 IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards were sponsored by CNW Group, Fusion Design Group, Speakers’ Spotlight and McMaster-Syracuse MCM Program.
Our thanks to CNW Group for sponsoring this announcement.
About IABC/Toronto
IABC was founded in 1970 and currently operates in more than 80 countries, with more than 100 chapters worldwide. IABC/Toronto is recognized as the association’s largest chapter in the world with more than 1,500 members. The organization is focused on providing members with professional resources and a network of more than 13,000 communicators, internationally. For more information visit http://toronto.iabc.to
SOURCE International Association of Business Communicators 
For further information: Media Contact: Alissa Liotti, Vice President, Communications & Strategic Partnerships, IABC/Toronto, toronto-communications@iabc.to
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