Nominate a Peer for the James Gordon Carnegie Memorial Award

Two Awards for the 2020 and 2021 year are to be presented at the 2022 CEO Conference.

The 2022 Award is expected to be awarded at the 2023 OCC AGM.

1) Write Your Nomination Pitch

Please, no more than 500 words using 12-point font.

You may include supplementary documents, such as photos of relevant articles

or awards, within the entire document that is not to exceed 6 pages, single sided.

Word documents are preferred and/or you can include a PDF copy.

2) Send Nomination via email to: 

nfountain@chamberexecutives.on.ca.

Please use Subject Line: Carnegie Award Nomination.

Norah will forward your Nomination in confidence to the judging panel.

3) Send before Nomination Deadline: October 7, 5pm ET.

If you do not get a received response by 5pm, Monday, November 10,

please email again or call 705 706 2122 to ensure

your package has been received. 

Nominations are evaluated against the following criteria:

Leadership: Actively takes on leadership roles that strengthen his/her own organization and contribute to a strong and

respected chamber executive profession in the province.

Vision: Demonstrates clear vision, innovation and creativity in accomplishing their objectives, encouraging and engaging

their team(s) and peers to think “out of the box” to achieve success.

Contribution: Clear contributions made to advance the interests of their chamber or board of trade, membership,

community, and profession with demonstrated results. Inspires others to work collaboratively.

Mentorship: Regularly shares their knowledge, experience, and expertise with others. Regularly sought after by others

for advice and support. Motives others to build confidence and achieve new heights. Plays a significant role in the

professional development and success of other Chamber Network executives.

Impact: Clear evidence of his/her positive impact on the success of their own organization and that of their peers

because of their actions.

Integrity: Leads by example in exhibiting a high-level of professionalism and integrity across everything they do. Treats

others with utmost respect and seeks ways to be demonstrate inclusivity in their work.

Previous recipients are eligible for consideration after a minimum of 8 years since last receiving the award.

Nominations of no more than 500 words describing how the nominee meets the above criteria should be submitted

to nfountain@chamberexecutives.on.ca by 5pm ET on October 7, 2022.

Thank you for taking the time to recognize your peers