Award recipients were honoured during an Awards Ceremony at CIRI’s 39th Annual Investor Relations Conference, held in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec on June 18, 2026.
And the winners are...
Award for Excellence in Investor Relations
Adam Borgatti, CFA, CPIR, ICD.D, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Investor Relations, Aecon Group Inc., was chosen as the 38th recipient of the Award for Excellence in Investor Relations. The Award is presented by CIRI to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the investor relations profession and to the Institute.
Adam Borgatti, CPIR (centre) accepts the Award for Excellence from Jennifer McCaughey, F.CIRI (left) and Nathalie Megann, CPIR (right).Adam is highly regarded within the capital markets community. He has been an exceptional supporter of CIRI and the investor relations profession, giving generously of his time and energy to elevate the strategic role of investor relations and help individuals grow and excel in their careers.
Since achieving the Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) designation in 2017, Adam has made significant contributions to the advancement of CIRI, acting as a regular guest speaker at CIRI events and serving as a contributing editor to CIRI’s Guide to Developing an Investor Relations Program. His contributions have spanned several leadership roles within CIRI, including participation on the 2019 Annual Conference Committee and membership on CIRI’s National Board from 2019 to 2026, with roles as Treasurer, Audit Committee Chair, Board Chair and Past Chair.
Congratulations, Adam! So well deserved.
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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 2026 CIRI Fellows are:
Congratulations to all Award winners! Your involvement with CIRI and the IR community clearly deserves recognition.
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Do you know of a CIRI member whose leadership or initiative deserves to be recognized? If so, CIRI is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Awards, which will be celebrated at the next Annual Conference, to be held in Kelowna, BC, June 16-18, 2027. Contact Jane Maciel to submit your nomination, and don’t forget to mark your calendar!