Award recipients were honoured during an Awards Ceremony at CIRI’s 34^th Annual Investor Relations Conference held virtually on June 15, 2021.

And the winners are...

Award for Excellence in Investor Relations

Jerry Ormiston was chosen as the 33rd recipient of the Award for Excellence in Investor Relations. The Award is given by CIRI to honour individuals who have made a significant contribution to the investor relations profession and to the Institute.

Jerry is a highly regarded investor relations professional, now a consultant, who has made a significant contribution to CIRI and the issuer community. Over his many years as a CIRI member, he has been active at both the Chapter and National levels. Jerry was a member of the Ontario Chapter Executive and assumed roles on the Programming Committee and Membership Committee, as well as serving as Chapter President. He was a member of the National Board, Vendor Committee, Editorial Board and the Issues Committee, where he continues to provide valuable insight and support.

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Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations

The Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations is given by CIRI in honour of the late Belle Mulligan to recognize individuals who have shown singular leadership in one or more aspects of the practice of investor relations.

The Award’s 2021 recipient is Galina Meleger, Director of Investor Relations for Endeavour Silver Corp. Prior to joining Endeavour Silver, Galina held positions at Newmarket Gold and subsequently Kirkland Lake Gold, where she was Director of Corporate Communications. Prior to that, she worked for KGHM in a communications role overseeing the North and South American divisions. From 2010 to 2015, Galina worked for Copper Mountain Mining and was responsible for investor relations and corporate communications. She studied at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), completing a Business Diploma in Financial Management. She is a licensed Corporate Social Responsibility practitioner.

With over 15 years of investor relations and corporate communications experience in the mining industry, Galina has worked closely with management to increase shareholder value, secure analyst coverage and implement effective communication with stakeholders. She leverages technology – including video, podcasts and social media – to educate stakeholders on the industry and business, deliver updates and engage shareholders. This has been particularly important and effective during the pandemic.

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CIRI Recognizes Four Distinguished Investor Relations Professionals

The CIRI Fellowship Program, launched in 2015, recognizes leaders in the investor relations profession who, by their achievements, bring distinction to the profession and serve as role models for others. CIRI Fellows have made significant contributions to the advancement of the investor relations profession and to CIRI throughout their careers. Earning the designation of F.CIRI, the CIRI Fellow, is the highest honour for investor relations professionals in Canada.

The 2021 CIRI Fellows are:
                   

(left to right) Erica Belling, Director, Investor and Financial Communications, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce; Meghan Brown, Vice President, Investor Relations, Aris Gold Corporation; Jennifer McCaughey, Vice President, Investor Relations, Maison Brison Communications; and Alison Trollope CPIR, Senior Director, Communications, Ultra Clean Technology.

Congratulations to the recently Certified Professionals in Investor Relations:

• Cristina Hysu
• Andrea Sanelli

Congratulations to 20-Year Members:

• Chaya Cooperberg, F.CIRI
• Linda Montgomery, CPIR
• Greg Secord
• Susan Soprovich, F.CIRI

Congratulations to 10-Year Members:

• Janet Craig
• Mariem Elsayed
• Mary Lou Frazer, CPIR
• Christina Lall, CPIR
• Guy L’Esperance
• Marc Lepage, CPIR
• Troy Nazarewicz, CPIR
• Ashley Nuell, CPIR
• Stacey Pavlova
• Lynn Riley
• Dan Symons
• Bruce Wigle

Congratulations to all the award winners! Your involvement with CIRI and the IR community is well deserving of recognition.

CIRI is now accepting nominations for the 2022 Awards, which will be celebrated at the next Annual Conference, being held in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec on June 12-14, 2022. See you there!