Excellence Canada announces that 16 awards will be presented to 15 outstanding Canadian organizations in recognition of their commitment to continual improvement and pursuit of excellence. Award categories include: Organizational Excellence; Excellence, Innovation & Wellness®; Healthy Workplace®; and Mental Health at Work®. Awards will be presented at the Canada Awards for Excellence ceremony on October 28, 2024.
The Canada Awards for Excellence is an annual awards program established in 1984 that recognizes outstanding achievements by organizations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors coast-to-coast across Canada. To be considered for an award, an organization applies for certification of their practices, policies, and culture under Excellence Canada’s progressive excellence frameworks, developed in collaboration with industry associations and professionals. To be successful, organizations must demonstrate progressive implementation and iteration of their programs, as well as the engagement of all stakeholders.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Excellence Canada, I am very pleased to present the Canada Awards for Excellence to this year’s award recipients. I would like to extend congratulations to all of these organizations that have met the rigorous standards and requirements through the Canada Awards for Excellence program. You are all truly role-models of excellence.
Shirlee Sharkey, Chair of Excellence Canada
Over the past 40 years we have recognized over 700 outstanding organizations in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors that have met the highest standards for quality, excellence, innovation, and healthy workplaces. We are also honoured to be presenting the Board of Governors’ Special Recognition of Achievement Awards to two distinguished Canadians: The Right Honourable Brian Mulroney, Former Prime Minister of Canada, accepted by his daughter, Minister Caroline Mulroney MPP, and Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor, The University of British Columbia
Allan Ebedes, CEO of Excellence Canada
The awards represent a years’ long commitment by the organizations being honoured this year. For some, this award represents the first formal recognition of their effort, and for others, it represents an ongoing commitment to, and evolution of, their culture of excellence. Whether it’s their first time on our stage, or they’re making a return appearance, all of these organizations, and the people they represent, are inspirational.
Sean Slater, Excellence Canada’s newly appointed President
Excellence Canada also takes this opportunity to congratulate Allan Ebedes on his retirement after nearly 20 years as President and CEO of the organization. We are grateful for his leadership and for his oversight of the Canada Awards for Excellence program.
The awards will be presented at the 2024 Performance Excellence Summit and Canada Awards for Excellence on Monday, October 28th in Toronto. For complete event details please visit www.excellencesummit.ca.