Collaborative Programs for Immigrant Employment

2008 Immigrant Success Award Winners

RBC Best Immigrant Employer Award - Nytric Limited (video) and CH2M HILL Canada Limited (video)

Canadian HR Reporter Individual Achievement Award - Jane Lewis, Procter & Gamble (video)

CBC Toronto Business Leadership Award - Fiona Macfarlane, Ernst & Young (video)

Toronto Star Immigrant Champion Award - Patricia O'Connor, Ryerson University (video)

IS Awards Selection Committee 2009

Kim Clark, CBC Toronto
Jane Cullingworth, Skills for Change
Anthony Gussin, Nytric Limited
Alex Gallacher, Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA)
Bob Hepburn
, Toronto Star
John Hobel, Canadian HR Reporter
Salman Kureishy, Ryerson University
Jennifer Lynn, LCI Associates Inc.
Norma Tombari, RBC

Steam Whistle BrewingThe IS Awards selection committee is sponsored by Steam Whistle Brewing.

 

 

Kim Clark - CBC Toronto

Kim Clark is responsible for partnership development at CBC Toronto. She works closely with local programs including Metro Morning, Here and Now and CBC News at Six to develop strong links with communities in the Greater Toronto Area. She helps to build relationships, partnerships, community sponsorships and engagement opportunities to ensure CBC Toronto connects to and reflects the vibrancy of the city. CBC Toronto is a proud media partner and award sponsor for the 2008 IS Awards.

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Bob Hepburn - Toronto Star

Bob Hepburn is Director, Community Relations and Communications for the Toronto Star. He is an award-winning journalist who has worked as the Star's bureau chief in Ottawa, Washington and the Middle East. He has reported from more than 30 countries for the Star and has also served as the Star's editorial page editor, assistant managing editor, national editor and foreign editor. The Toronto Star is a proud media partner and award sponsor for the 2008 IS Awards.

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John Hobel - Canadian HR Reporter

John Hobel joined Canadian HR Reporter in 1998 as Managing Editor and became Publisher and Editor in 2005. He holds a degree in political science from the University of Toronto and is a graduate of Humber College's journalism program. Canadian HR Reporter is a proud media partner and award sponsor for the 2008 IS Awards.

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Salman Kureishy - Ryerson University

Salman Kureishy studied engineering and human resources development at Aligarh Muslim University, India, San Jose State University, USA and XLRI/Academy of HRD, India. Salman has worked in Industry and academic institutions in India, U.S.A, Dubai, and Canada. His experience includes project & program management, quality management, human resource development and strategic planning. He is currently a Program Manager in the Gateway for International Professionals at The Chang School of Continuing Education, Ryerson University.

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Jennifer Lynn - LCI Associates Inc.

Jennifer Lynn is President of LCI Associates Inc., a marketing communications and public relations firm specializing in strategic communications, diversity solutions, and cross-cultural marketing services. She has focused on initiatives to effect systemic and institutional change in the areas of diversity and Aboriginal issues, social services, education, and arts and culture. Her volunteer roles include the Ontario Trillium Foundation (Board), the Honorary Chairs Council for the United Way of Greater Toronto, special advisor for TRIEC, and past Board Chair of the United Way of Greater Toronto.

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Norma Tombari - RBC

Norma Tombari is the Director, Global Diversity for RBC.

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