Each year, CIRI refreshes the National Board and Chapter Executives and recognizes investor relations professionals who make a significant contribution to the practice of investor relations. These bodies and individuals are nominated by you – their peers. As a member of the IR community and CIRI, we ask you to submit your nominations for these important positions and awards. Self-nominations are also welcome.

CIRI National Board - Seeking up to three directors

CIRI Alberta Executive - Seeking four executives

CIRI British Columbia Executive - Seeking five executives

CIRI Ontario Executive - Seeking two executives

CIRI Quebec Executive (English) (French) - Seeking three executives

To find out more information and access the Awards Nomination Forms, click on the appropriate link below:

CIRI Fellowship Program
The CIRI Fellowship Program 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.

Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations
The Belle Mulligan Award for Leadership in Investor Relations is given in honour of the late Belle Mulligan to recognize individuals who have shown singular leadership in one or more aspects of the practice of IR. These could include new or improved applications of technology, progressive approaches to disclosure, outstanding mentorship, or remarkable leadership in any other aspects of IR.

CIRI Award for Excellence in Investor Relations
The Award for Excellence in Investor Relations is given by CIRI to honour individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the investor relations profession and to the Institute.

IR focus: How to Make the Most of Your Proxy Circular as a Key Messaging Tool was published on February 10. Now is the time when many public companies prepare their annual meeting proxy circulars. They do so against a backdrop of increasing shareholder focus on Environmental, Social and Governance practices.

With circulars acting as the primary information source for corporate governance, director qualifications, executive compensation plans and more, you need to consider how to best use content to communicate, influence and persuade their owners to accept Board proposals. Given that we are in the throes proxy season, this issue of IR focus checks in on best practices.