Annual Awards Recognize Individuals and Organizations Focused on Accelerating Equity in Finance
TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Women in Capital Markets (WCM), a national not-for-profit advocacy organization that works to accelerate equity, diversity and inclusion in finance, announced the winners of its 2023 Leadership Awards during an Awards Reception in Toronto earlier this evening.
"The perseverance of this year's winners to do what is required to drive change and to create a culture where everyone can thrive - at every stage of their careers - is awe-inspiring," notes Mary Vitug, acting president and CEO, WCM. "Supporting and ingraining equity measures into the policies and activities of the organization they work at, is helping lead the way to a more gender-balanced industry. And while there's still work to be done, the progress that continues to be made benefits us all."
Now in its 16th year, these annual Awards recognize individuals and financial institutions that have demonstrated a measurable commitment to accelerating the progress of gender diversity as leaders, allies and volunteers, through six awards categories. Two of these awards categories are new this year, added to help broaden recognition of the efforts of its members and sponsor organizations.
Award Winners and Associated Categories
WCM Rising Star
Recognizes high-performing women who have demonstrated professional excellence early on in their careers, and are on the path towards progressively senior roles.
Catherine Bell, CPP Investments
Samantha Chan, RBC Capital Markets
Olivia Evans, Canaccord Genuity
Sabrina Fanelli, BMO Global Asset Management
Lydia George, RPIA
Ana Juncu, CIBC Capital Markets
Sara Loriot, CI Financial
Emma MacKay, CPP Investments
Allie Moran, TriWest Capital Markets
Laurence Morin, CIBC Capital Markets
Mira Nedyalkova, CIBC Capital Markets
Jenny Nguyen, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Violeta Nusinoff, TD Securities
Ozioma Nwankwo, RPIA
Vivian Zhao, RPIA
WCM Trailblazers (NEW)
Recognizes high-performing women professionals who have demonstrated professional excellence, and are on the path to senior leadership.
Jodie deMunnik, CI Financial
Nitasha Gupta, CIBC
Shannon Jones, BMO Capital Markets
Kripa Kapadia, RPIA
Stevie Krohn, RPIA
Andrea Linger, Raymond James Ltd.
Rachel Manno, Wildeboer Dellelce LLP
Tarah Masniuk, CIBC Capital Markets
Alexandra Schroder, Scotiabank
Hannah Smerek, National Bank Financial Markets
Alexandra Velosa, CIBC Capital Markets
Meadow Wu, Scotiabank
Liqiao Zhang, CPP Investments
Outstanding WCM Volunteer
Awarded to WCM volunteers that have demonstrated impressive leadership and initiative, setting an exceptional example to other volunteers, with an elevated commitment to improving equity in the finance industry.
Alexina Bernier, Beneva
Rosanna Bruni
Alessia Coticone, Raymond James Ltd.
Dave Doyon, iA Global Asset Management
Shahenda El Gindi, CN Investment Division
Kristin Ellerbeck, Student, McGill University
Ana Juncu, CIBC Capital Markets
Jessica Morasse, CDPQ
Laurence Morin, CIBC Capital Markets
Mira Nedyalkova, CIBC Capital Markets
Catherine Rosenthal, JP Morgan Asset Management
Karen Théorêt, RBC Capital Markets
Biana Vaillancourt, Delphos
Alexandra Velosa, CIBC Capital Markets
WCM Transformational Leadership
Recognizes senior women leaders who have made significant, impactful, and measurable contributions to improving equity at their firm.
Awarded to up to two people, groups, departments or firms that have taken bold steps to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through a new and innovative approach.
BMO Private Wealth
Clare Aker
Jenny Chen
Stephanie Condra
Andrew Gilchrist
Amanda Harwood
Chelsie MacLeod
David Marsi
Scotiabank
Marta Cano Escobar
Diana Coletto
John Currie
Kshamta Kaushik
Kay Lazidis
Bohdan Murowanyj
Alessya Paoletti
Pamela Ramnarain
WCM Ally (NEW)
Awarded to men and/or gender-diverse professionals, who have taken bold steps to improve equity, diversity and inclusion on their teams.
Chris Abe, RBC Capital Markets
Kam Dhadwar, CIBC Direct Financial Services
Roman Dubczak, CIBC Capital Markets
About WCM
WCM (Women in Capital Markets) works to accelerate equity, diversity and inclusion in the Canadian finance industry in partnership with major Canadian bank-owned dealers, independent and foreign dealers, asset managers, insurance firms, major pension plans, regulatory agencies, exchanges, and advisory firms. As a not-for-profit founded in 1995, our community has grown to 3,700 professional and student members, and our initiatives have impacted the careers of countless students and professionals across the country. To learn more, visit wcm.ca.
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