How will my entries be judged?

Stage 1

Once the entry deadline has passed, the IR Magazine editorial team reviews all submissions and produces the shortlists.

Stage 2

The shortlisted entries are shared with an independent judging panel made up of industry experts.

The judges review each shortlisted entry and select their top two picks per category.

Stage 3

The judges come together to discuss, debate and select the final list of winners who will go on to win an award.

Important things to note:

The judges’ votes are not made public, but their comments may be published in articles or reports after the event.

Judges are not required to make comments against every submission.

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2024 Judging Panel

Isabelle Adjahi, Vice president, communications, CDPQ

Judge interviews

What's the top thing you're looking for in this year's nominations?

As a jury member for the IR Magazine Awards, I am looking for the best in class, but also the hidden gems and golden nuggets of investor relations. I am particularly interested in individuals and teams who bring new ideas and innovative approaches to the table.

Their primary objective should be to provide capital market stakeholders with all the information they need to make informed investment decisions and recommendations, whether it’s to buy or sell a stock. It's about recognizing those who excel in transparency, communication, and engagement, ensuring that investors have a clear and comprehensive understanding of the company's performance and potential.

Colleen Johnston, Former CFO, TD Bank

Judge interviews

What's the top thing you're looking for in this year's nominations?

New and innovative ways to tell the story better and drive shareholder value.

Nathalie Megann, president and chief executive officer,
Canadian Investor Relations Institute

Judge interviews

What's the top thing you're looking for in this year's nominations?

I’m going to be looking for innovative, creative ways to perform IR duties - with AI factoring more and more into our daily lives, this is just one opportunity to make IR more efficient and effective when used properly. I’m sure there are more.