Welcome to IABC Canada

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) is a global network of communicators that promotes professionals in diverse areas of marketing and communications to identify, share and apply the world’s most effective communications practices.

By providing professional communicators with the tools they need to manage communication today in an effective and integrated manner, IABC inspires and demands the highest professional standard of quality, innovation and integrity in organizational communication.

IABC Canada represents more than 4,500 members across Canada, organized into 14 chapters.

Announcing IABC 2012 Canada Business Communicators Summit in Ottawa!

Organized by IABC Canada East Region

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Claire Watson, ABC, honored with IABC Chairman’s Award

Adrian Cropley, ABC, the 2011–2012 IABC Chair, has selected IABC Canada’s Claire Watson, ABC, as one of two recipients of this year’s Chairman’s Award.

Claire Watson, ABC

Each year, the IABC chair honors one or more members who have worked selflessly behind the scenes to enhance the association’s image, facilitate member development and benefit the communication profession.

A long time member from the Regina chapter, Claire has been involved in multiple IABC programs during her 19 years as a member of the association. As an accredited member herself, she has been heavily involved with accreditation exam and portfolio reviews. She recently led the development of a comprehensive training program for Gold Quill Awards volunteers and has implemented several group training sessions. Claire has also spent time on the IABC/Regina Chapter Board in numerous roles and has been serving on the Canada Western Region Board as Director of National Programs since 2009.

“Claire’s work across multiple IABC programs, especially the Gold Quill Awards, accreditation and most recently her work on developing and rolling out certification training for awards, has shown staggering results in setting the standard for awards,” said Aridan Cropley. Claire is scheduled to accept the award at IABC’s World Conference in Chicago on 24 June 2012.  See the press release.

2011 Silver Leaf Award Winners

The International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Canada has selected the winners of the 2011 Silver Leaf Awards for excellence in business communication. See the complete list of winners.

“This year’s winners represent the best of the best,” said Lynn Barter, ABC, chair of the 2011 Silver Leaf program.  “The caliber of the entries we received reflects the high standards and professionalism that IABC is known for worldwide.  All those who submitted their work should be proud of their accomplishments and the value they bring to their organizations and clients.”

The Silver Leaf Award entries go through two rigorous rounds of judging by top senior communicators from acrossCanada. For the second consecutive year, the final evaluation was conducted by a Silver Leaf Awards Blue Ribbon Panel, consisting of 10 accredited business communicators who convened inToronto.

Of the 175 entries received from across Canada this year, 36 were selected to receive awards.  Of those, 14 were Awards of Excellence and 22 were Awards of Merit.

Winners were honored at the Silver Leaf Gala on November 6 during the Canada West regional conference in Whistler, B.C.

IABC Canada honours 2011 Master Communicator

Anna Marie Willey, ABC

The International Association of Business Communicators Canada (IABC Canada) has announced the 2011 recipient of its prestigious Master Communicator designation. Anna Marie Willey, ABC, Director of Communications and Marketing at University of Regina in Regina, Saskatchewan is Canada’s newest Master Communicator (MC).

“Anna has developed a wide and deep career in professional communications, almost all of it within the public sector in Saskatchewan. She has developed or led teams in many of Saskatchewan’s leading organizations.” says this year’s Master Communicator Selection Committee Chair, Glenna Cross, ABC, MC. “At the same time, Anna has been a long-time champion of IABC, accreditation and learning within our profession. She has mentored many young communicators and contributed to the quality of life in her home community of Regina through extensive volunteer roles.” Read more…