2010 Canadian Investment Awards

All Jurors

2009 CANADIAN INVESTMENT AWARDS ANALYSTS, JUDGES AND JURIES

2009 AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

CHAIR: DAVID O'LEARY, CFA, MBA, MANAGER OF FUND ANALYSIS, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, David is responsible for investment manager due diligence and fund research. He and the Morningstar fund analyst team produce research reports that express unbiased opinions on many of Canada’s retail and institutional investment funds. David holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto, an MBA from U of T’s Rotman School of Management and is a CFA charterholder. David is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on the Canadian mutual fund industry, is a regular guest on CBC News Morning and Business News Network (BNN), and regularly travels the country as a guest speaker at various industry conferences.

SCOTT MACKENZIE, PRESIDENT & CEO, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, heads up Morningstar Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of Morningstar Inc. of Chicago. Scott has 20 years experience as a principal of Morningstar Canada (formerly Portfolio Analytics Limited/PALTrak) and has played leading roles within the firm’s investment fund research and product development areas.

SABINE STEINBRECHER, CEO, FOUNDER, CANADIAN INVESTMENT AWARDS INC. / LEARNING LIBRARY INC., Sabine is the CEO and Founder of Learning Library Inc., an award winning, global education technology company; the Canadian Investment Awards Inc and Gala; and Co-Publisher and Founder of the Canadian Investment Guide Magazine.

2009 Mutual Fund Awards

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DAVID O'LEARY, CFA, MBA, MANAGER OF FUND ANALYSIS, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, David is responsible for investment manager due diligence and fund research. He and the Morningstar fund analyst team produce research reports that express unbiased opinions on many of Canada’s retail and institutional investment funds. David holds a B.A. from the University of Toronto, an MBA from U of T’s Rotman School of Management and is a CFA charterholder. David is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on the Canadian mutual fund industry, is a regular guest on CBC News Morning and Business News Network (BNN), and regularly travels the country as a guest speaker at various industry conferences.

BRIAN O'NEILL, CFA, SENIOR FUND ANALYST, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, Brian conducts investment fund research and is responsible for due diligence on investment managers. He is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on the Canadian mutual fund industry, and he is a regular guest on the Business News Network (BNN). Prior to joining Morningstar, Brian worked for BMO Nesbitt Burns, specializing in managed products for private clients. Before that, he worked in the tourism industry, holding a management position within the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. Brian earned a bachelor of commerce (honours) degree from Queen's University and is a CFA charterholder.

DAN HALLETT, PRESIDENT, DAN HALLETT & ASSOCIATES INC., Dan Hallett & Associates Inc. is a Windsor, Ont.-based investment research firm specializing in managed money products. Dan is a licensed investment counsellor in Ontario, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) licensee. Dan has a decade of mutual fund analysis experience and often is quoted in the news media.

JORDAN BENINCASA, LL.B, MUTUAL FUND ANALYST, HSBC SECURITIES (CANADA) INC., is responsible for mutual fund research and due diligence for HSBC’s Canadian distribution channels. He manages HSBC’s recommended list of mutual funds used within HSBC’s full service and discount brokerage channels. Prior to joining HSBC in February 2009, Mr. Benincasa was a Mutual Fund Analyst at Morningstar Canada where he conducted mutual fund research and helped launch Morningstar’s Fund Analyst Picks. He holds an MBA and Law degree from the University of Windsor and a Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Honours) degree from York University.

GERALDO FERREIRA, VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING, TRANSAMERICA LIFE CANADA, Geraldo Ferreira joined Transamerica Life Canada, a subsidiary of AEGON Canada Inc., in 1999 and has an extensive background of experience in the financial services industry. He was appointed Vice President, Investment Product Development and Marketing in January 2003 for Transamerica Life Canada and AEGON Fund Management Inc. He is also responsible for the management of the TOP Portfolios. Prior to joining AEGON Canada in 1999, he held a number of management positions with Canada Trust and CT Investment Management Group. Mr. Ferreira has over 19 years experience in the financial services industry. He was also a contributing writer for IFIC’s Investments and Securities in Canada course. In 2002, he became a member of the Analysts’ Committee for the Canadian Investment Fund Awards. Mr. Ferreira holds a B.A from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University.

DOM RANDO, B. COMM, TD ASSET MANAGEMENT, Dom has been dedicated to mutual fund research and analysis since 1997. He is primarily responsible to support the mutual fund business within the Private Investment Advice channel of TD Waterhouse. He and his team conduct third party investment manager research for various areas within the banks distribution channels. He manages the Analysts’ Choice Funds (ACF) List of recommended mutual funds used throughout TD Waterhouse Canada as well as several mutual fund model portfolio programs. Previously, Dom held a senior role in Risk Management for Canada Trust

LARRY HUM, MBA, CFA, SENIOR ANALYST, RBC, Larry joined RBC as a Mutual Fund Analyst in Feb. 2000. Larry is active in the selection and monitoring of the recommended list for RBC Dominion Securities, RBC Action Direct and RBC Financial Planning 's. Prior to joining RBC, Larry worked at TD Asset Management since 1994 in various service and product management roles.

DANIEL SOLOMON, CFA, VICE PRESIDENT, INVESTMENT FUNDS RESEARCH, BMO NESBITT BURNS, Daniel joined BMO FG in 1996 and has since held a number of senior sales and investment management positions. In his role of Vice President, Investment Funds Research, Daniel is responsible for conducting detailed reviews of portfolios and mutual funds, and providing independent advice using the industry’s most advanced evaluation tools. As a member of the Portfolio, Action & Research Team, he also works with the team to build on their strengths, identify and act on growth opportunities, and develop superior investment strategies and solutions for your clients. Daniel is a Chartered Financial Analyst and holds a Master of Science in Administration – Finance degree and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

PHILIP LEE, CFA, FRM, SENIOR FUND ANALYST, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, Philip performs research and analysis on both individual funds and the investment fund industry. Prior to joining Morningstar in 2006, Philip held positions in performance analytics and investment research. In addition to his CFA charter and FRM designation, Philip earned an undergraduate degree (economics) from the University of Toronto. Philip is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on the Canadian investment fund industry.

WILSON TOW, BSC, MANULIFE SECURITIES, As Head of Product Research, Wilson is responsible for the firms’ overall product approval process and due diligence. He oversees a team that conducts due diligence on existing and prospective investment management companies for Manulife Securities. Wilson's focus includes the screening and approval of new firms and hedge fund strategies. Wilson's past experience includes multiple roles in the industry beginning with hedge fund analysis and investment consulting, to roles in relationship management and product management. Wilson holds a BSc in Math and Philosophy from the University of Toronto.

CAROLYN TSAI, SENIOR ANALYST, SCOTIAMCLEOD, Carolyn has been a member of the ScotiaMcLeod Fund Research Team since 2005. She conducts investment fund research and performs due diligence on investment managers seeking distribution through Scotia's distribution channels. Carolyn is also active in compiling and monitoring the Recommended List and Guided Portfolios for ScotiaMcLeod and ScotiaMcleod Direct Investing. Carolyn has been at Scotia since 2000 in various service roles.

BRENDA SIU, MBA, CFA, CIPM, DIRECTOR, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, CREDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC, Brenda is responsible for the research and development of new products and solutions-based initiatives for Credential. As part of a team, she develops recommended lists and model portfolios for Credential advisors. Prior to this role, Brenda was involved in manager selection, portfolio management and due diligence monitoring of mutual funds. Brenda has an MBA from the University of British Columbia, and holds the CFA and CIPM designations.

BRIAN BRIDGER, MANAGER, ANALYTICS AND DATA OPERATIONS, FUNDATA CANADA INC., Brian is Manager of Analytics and Data Operations at Fundata Canada Inc., a leading source for investment fund information. Together with the members of his team, Brian is involved in research and development of new analytical tools. He is also responsible for managing data processes and overseeing data audit activities. Brian earned his Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Toronto and has completed all three levels of the CFA exam. Brian is a member of the Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee.

BILL THOMLINSON, MBA, VP PRODUCT ANALYSIS, RAYMOND JAMES LTD., Bill has over thirteen years of experience in the Canadian investment industry, working primarily at mutual fund companies in various marketing and competitive research capacities. He launched Raymond James Canada’s mutual fund recommended list in 2006, and manages the firm’s Product Review Committee, as well as a family of mutual fund model portfolios. He holds an MBA degree (2005) from the Schulich School of Business, with specialties in Finance and Financial Engineering.

2009 Hedge Fund Awards

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CHAIR: PIERRE SAINT-LAURENT, PRESIDENT, ASSETCOUNSEL INC., Canada’s leading consultancy in alternative investments. He was formerly vice-president and shareholder at Talvest Fund Management and StrategicNova, where he was closely involved in the management and deployment of the StrategicNova Managed Futures Fund, the first widely available hedge fund in Canada. He teaches at HEC (the University of Montreal Business School) in Finance and Economics. He was research economist at Hydro-Quebec in two of its divisions. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Montreal, with doctoral studies in Economics at the University of California at Berkeley. He also holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Science from HEC Montreal. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has been a CFA Examination Grader in Charlottesville, VA, USA as well as a member of the Candidate Curriculum Committee Working Body of the CFA Institute. He holds the CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) and FRM (Financial Risk Manager) designation. He is a member of the Institute of Corporate Directors.

DARYL CHING, VICE PRESIDENT, CANADIAN HEDGE WATCH INC., Daryl is primarily focused on sales and marketing activities with CHW’s various product lines and branding. With over seven years of structured finance experience at both RBC Capital Markets and Coventree, Daryl has developed a well-rounded understanding of securitization transactions in traditional asset classes, as well as esoteric asset classes. Daryl began his structured finance career, primarily focused on deal structuring and underwriting, and moved on to originations, sourcing new clients and developing business strategies to maximize sales in various niches. In response to the market disruption in August 2007, Daryl launched his own consulting firm, Clarity Financial Strategy to provide insight on non-bank ABCP.

SCOT BLYTHE, EDITOR/WRITER, FINANCIAL SERVICES & PUBLIC POLICY, Scot Blythe writes on investing for a variety of publications, including Advisor.ca, Benefits Canada and Morningstar. He is the former senior group editor at Advisor Group as well as the founding editor of CanHedge.

AL KELLETT, CAIA, CFA, FUND ANALYST, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, Al conducts investment fund research and is responsible for due diligence on investment managers. Prior to joining Morningstar, Al was a fixed income trader on a quantitative arbitrage desk, and prior to that he spent five years working for a Toronto-based fund of funds, analyzing hedge funds from all over the world. Al earned a bachelor of commerce degree from McGill University and is a CFA charter holder. He also holds the designations of Chartered Alternative Investments Analyst, Canadian Investment Manager, and Derivatives Market Specialist.

CHRISTOPHER HOLT, FOUNDER & MANAGING EDITOR, ALLABOUTALPHA.COM & SENIOR ADVISOR, CHARTERED ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT ANALYST (CAIA) ASSOCIATION, Chris is the managing editor of AllAboutAlpha.com, a popular institutional investing website founded in 2006 covering developments in the alternative investment sector. He is also a senior advisor to the Boston-based Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, a global organization of alternative investment professionals that acquired AllAboutAlpha.com in 2009. Since launching AllAboutAlpha.com, Chris has written over 1,000 articles covering academic research, industry surveys, and major trends in alternative investing. His columns are read by over 10,000 readers per month, and in 2008, AllAboutAlpha.com was recognized by Pensions & Investments as one of the top 10 financial blogs in the world. In his capacity as an impartial industry commentator Chris also chairs or speaks at institutional investing conferences around the world and consults regularly with alternative investment professionals in North America and the Pacific Rim. Chris’ background includes business development with a mid-size long/short equity fund and a 10-year tour of duty in the management consulting industry. Separately, he has also consulted to the Geneva-based World Economic Forum and The World Bank. He is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Alternative Investments and has served on several committees of the Canadian chapter of the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). Chris holds an MBA from Duke University, a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen’s University and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.

2009 Pooled Fund Awards

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MARK CHOW, CFA, MANAGER, INVESTMENT RESEARCH, AON CONSULTING, is responsible for Aon Consulting’s investment research effort in Canada. He works with investment consultants and analysts across the country to refine and expand Aon’s investment manager research. Prior to joining Aon, Mark was senior fund analyst at Morningstar Canada where he was frequently quoted in the media as an expert on the Canadian investment fund industry. He was also a regular guest on the Business News Network (BNN). Previously, Mark held positions in corporate relations and as an investment advisor licensed in both equities and options. In addition to his CFA charter, Mark earned an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of British Columbia. He is also a member of the Toronto CFA Society.

GORDON KIM, SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST, ARROW HEDGE PARTNERS INC., Gordon is responsible for manager due diligence and the ongoing monitoring of global hedge fund managers. Mr. Kim is a key member of Arrow’s Risk Management and Investment Management committees. Prior to joining Arrow, Mr. Kim was the Head of Research at Aon Consulting. He also led the research effort for a major Canadian bank focusing on traditional, alternative and structured product research for retail distribution. As well, Mr. Kim served as a senior analyst and officer at a global consulting firm responsible for manager research, due diligence, and portfolio construction overseeing $2 billion in assets. Gordon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario and received his Master of Business Administration from the Queen's School of Business at Queen's University.

LANE T. PRENEVOST, CFA, FRM, HEAD OF MULTIMANAGER, HSBC INVESTMENTS (CANADA), Lane joined HSBC in 2005 and is responsible for investment manager research and due diligence for HSBC's Canadian distribution channels. Prior to joining HSBC, Lane was with TD Asset Management where he was responsible for managing various fund of funds and model portfolios. His duties included determining asset allocation and manager selection, as well as researching portfolio strategies. Lane received a BSc. in Actuarial Science from the University of Toronto and is a CFA charterholder. He also holds the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designation through the Global Association of Risk Professionals. Lane is also a member of the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts.

SYLVIE MÉTHOT, CFA, INVESTMENT MANAGER RESEARCH ANALYST, WATSON WYATT WORLDWIDE, Sylvie has responsibility for evaluating investment management firms and products, and assists with investment manager searches. Her research efforts primarily are focused on Canadian domiciled managers. She is also part of the International and Global Equity manager research teams and liaises with the broader North American manager research group. Prior to joining Watson Wyatt Worldwide in January 2006, Sylvie had been involved in researching investment managers and identifying suitable products for clients at a number of life insurance and wealth management companies. Sylvie has a degree in finance from Laval University in Quebec. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder and a member of the CFA Institute and the Toronto Society of Financial Analysts.

MARK DOWDELL, CFA, VICE PRESIDENT, RETIREMENT & INVESTMENT SERVICES, PAL BENEFITS INC., began his career over 15 years ago at a major Canadian insurer where he specialized in two critical areas: Business development and client management in the group retirement marketplace. Subsequently, at a leading Canadian investment counsel firm, Mr. Dowdell expanded on these specialties with high net worth individual client families. At Pal Benefits Inc., Mr. Dowdell oversees all aspects of the Retirement & Investment Services Business Unit. In addition, he provides consulting services – including investment manager search and selection – for Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Pension Plans, Deferred Profit Sharing and Group Registered Retirement Savings Plans. In the current climate of corporate governance, Mr. Dowdell assists clients in understanding and addressing their CAP governance responsibilities.

2009 Career Achievement Award

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CHAIR: SCOTT MACKENZIE, PRESIDENT & CEO, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, heads up Morningstar Canada, the Canadian subsidiary of Morningstar Inc. of Chicago. Scott has 20 years experience as a principal of Morningstar Canada (formerly Portfolio Analytics Limited/PALTrak) and has played leading roles within the firm’s investment fund research and product development areas.

JANNY VINCENT, PRESIDENT & C.E.O., FUNDATA CANADA INC, Janny leads the team at Fundata Canada, a leading source for Investment Fund information and analytics. She was a cofounder of Fundata, which has been supplying software and data feed solutions to Financial Service and Media companies since 1987. A graduate of the University of Toronto, Janny was a pension consultant prior to starting her own firm. She lives in Toronto with her family.

RUDY LUUKKO, INVESTMENT FUNDS EDITOR, MORNINGSTAR CANADA, Rudy Luukko is Investment Funds Editor of Morningstar Canada, where his responsibilities include covering and commenting on new developments and trends in the fund industry and assigning and editing feature articles. He began working for Morningstar in 2000 as a contributing editor and joined the company full-time in January 2004. A long-time observer of the investment funds scene, his work has appeared over the years in numerous general-interest, trade and institutional publications and industry courses. Currently, he regularly serves at Morningstar as a resource for news media, and writes a biweekly mutual funds column for the Toronto Star. He is a Bachelor of Journalism graduate of Carleton University and holds a Certified Investment Manager designation.

TRACY LEMAY, EDITOR, INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE, CANADIAN INVESTMENT GUIDE MAGAZINE, WWW.INVESTMENTEXECUTIVE.COM, TRANSCONTINENTAL MEDIA, TORONTO., Tracy LeMay has been with Investment Executive, Canada’s newspaper for financial advisors, for eight years. Prior to this, he spent 15 years with the Financial Post in various senior editorial positions. He has also been a reporter with the Financial Times of Canada and the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, and is co-author of a book on mutual funds. He is a graduate of Carleton University in Ottawa.

2009 Person of Influence of the Year Award

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2009 Green Company Award for Environmental Leadership

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PETER LOVE, PRESIDENT, LOVE ENERGY CONSULTANTS INC., Peter Love recently formed Love Energy Consultants Inc.’s to foster culture change as part of his commitment to advancing sustainability. In 2005, Peter became Ontario’s first Chief Energy Conservation Officer with the Ontario Power Authority to provide leadership in electricity conservation and advancing conservation in Ontario. He was a leader in setting among the most aggressive targets for conservation in North America and reported that Ontario met its first conservation target of a five percent peak demand reduction by the end of 2007. Previously, Peter was the Executive Director of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance, co-founder of the Summerhill Group and was responsible for managing the R-2000 and Energy Star New Homes programs. An active volunteer, Love serves on several committees and task forces. No stranger to the concept of a “cultural shift” in the Province, early in his career Peter worked as a project coordinator for Pollution Probe with the team that developed the 3Rs campaign “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. In recognition of Peter’s commitment to sustainable buildings and energy efficiency, he was inducted into the EnerQuality/R-2000 Hall of Fame and earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from Sustainable Buildings Canada.

DR. BLAIR FELTMATE, PROFESSOR, FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND DIRECTOR SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICE, UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO, Dr. Feltmate is also Chair of the Sustainable Electricity Program, Canadian Electricity Association. Previously, Dr. Feltmate was Director of Sustainable Development, Ontario Power Generation, and prior to that he was Vice President of Sustainable Development, Bank of Montreal. Before joining the Bank of Montreal, Dr. Feltmate spent ten years developing the sustainable development programs for two dozen multi-national corporations. Dr. Feltmate has co-authored a textbook on environmental science, and he has published approximately 40 papers on environmental science, corporate sustainable development and the capital markets.

PAUL BATES, DEAN, DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AT MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, Paul Bates has been a leader and educator in the Canadian business community for more than two decades. In March of 2004 he was appointed as the dean of the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Following service on the boards of the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Canadian Investment Dealers Association, in 2003 Bates was appointed as a part-time commissioner to the Ontario Securities Commission, the largest securities commission in Canada. In 2006. Bates has held the president’s office at four major brokerage and investment firms, most recently at the helm of Charles Schwab Canada (later acquired by Bank of Nova Scotia). In 2002, Bates was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for community service. This commemorative medal is awarded to Canadians who, over the past 50 years, have helped create the Canada of today.

JOHANNE GELINAS, DELOITTE & TOUCHE, Johanne Gélinas had a distinguished public sector career focusing on environmental and sustainable development issues. Most recently, she served as the Federal Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development of Canada from 2000 to 2007. Prior to joining the federal government, Ms. Gélinas served as a Commissioner of the Province of Quebec’s Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement (BAPE). Ms. Gélinas joined Deloitte in Feburary of 2007 to lead the Montréal office’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Services.

JEAN JEROME BAUDRY, FOUNDER AND CEO, CYBERNOMICS, and Founder of the Think Green Alliance, holds an Honours BA (Economics, Computer Science) from the University of Toronto’s Trinity College. The Think Green Alliance is a multi-disciplinary international business community works together to mitigate business risk in a carbon-constrained economy and currently has 84 members, representing $160 billion dollars in annual global revenues and over 250,000 full-time employees. Mr. Baudry is recognized as a forerunner in the Sustainable IT industry, serves on the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Committee, Climate Change Subcommittee and recently created Economic Task Force.

NADA SUTIC, MANAGER, GREEN INITIATIVES, BOMA CANADA, Nada Sutic has been With the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) since 2007. As Manager of Environmental Initiatives she oversees BOMA Canada’s BOMA BESt environmental certification program for existing commercial buildings. Nada began with BOMA Toronto, where she worked to build on the strong foundation of BOMA BESt, then Go Green, to increase the number of certifications at the local level and raise the profile of the program. Nada brings a diverse array of environmental experience to BOMA and the commercial real estate sector. She has worked as a waste management consultant to industrial, commercial and institutional properties, an environmental educator delivering community based programs, and an ISO 14001 consultant to the auto parts sector. Nada holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies from the University of Waterloo, and a certificate in Environmental Management and Assessment.

KATE TAYLOR, CO-PRESIDENT, KALEIDOSCOPE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS , Kate has over 20 years of creative and strategic marketing talent within the financial services and technology industries. She has held VP of Marketing positions at GT Global, AIM and Basis 100 where she spearheaded several innovative campaigns across Canada and the USA. Kate holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western, has been on a number of committees including IFIC and is the current president of the Toronto chapter of the American Marketing Association.

MICHAEL SULLIVAN, PARTNER, THE STRATEGIC COUNSEL, Michael Sullivan is a founding partner of the marketing research firm The Strategic Counsel. His career has encompassed a wide range of experience, including academic research and university teaching, work on the client side for a major Canadian corporation, and ten years as a senior executive with Decima Research, a major market research firm. For the past fourteen years he has been a partner at The Strategic Counsel. His research expertise has focused on a wide variety of projects dealing with public policy and social marketing issues for clients including all levels of government, government agencies and crown corporations, associations, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations.

2009 Corporate Citizenship Award

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CHAIR: SABINE STEINBRECHER, CEO, FOUNDER, CANADIAN INVESTMENT AWARDS INC. / LEARNING LIBRARY INC., Sabine is the CEO and Founder of Learning Library Inc., an award winning, global education technology company; the Canadian Investment Awards Inc and Gala; and Co-Publisher and Founder of the Canadian Investment Guide Magazine.

2009 Canadian Investment Marketing Award

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CHAIR: PATRICIA ROSCH, PRESIDENT, INVESTOR COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS, CANADA, A DIVISION OF BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC., Prior to joining Broadridge, Patricia worked in the financial services sector, and held senior positions with leading investment banking, brokerage and mutual fund companies. Ms. Rosch was responsible for implementing electronic banking delivery channels at a major Canadian bank and has participated on numerous committees at the Investment Funds Institute of Canada.

DEREK GOODERHAM, INDUSTRY MARKETING MANAGER FINANCIAL SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS, MICROSOFT CANADA, Derek Gooderham brings a wealth of marketing communications, technology experience and passion to each of his many roles. Derek’s many accomplishments include: star profiling in the Microsoft Global Role Excellence Handbook for Industry Marketing, and winning the prestigious World Wide Enterprise Marketing “Captain of Industry” award for Microsoft in 2008.

SULEMAAN AHMED, DIRECTOR OF DIGITAL MARKETING, HARLEQUIN ENTERPRISES, Sulemaan has long been involved in the digital marketing and e-commerce space, having the good fortune during his career to work in senior online positions with major brands such as Apple, Sears and Air Canada. He is currently the Director of Digital Marketing for Harlequin Enterprises and also serves on the Board of Directors for the White Ribbon Campaign.

ALAN KRISS, FORMERLY VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING, AUDIENCEVIEW SOFTWARE CORPORATION, With broad experience in the financial services, technology and retail sectors, Alan has spearheaded the introduction of numerous innovative product and service offerings into Canadian and international markets. He has held senior marketing and product management roles at large enterprises and start-up ventures including AudienceView, Avokia, TD Bank, and TD Waterhouse (USA).

DAN RICHARDS, PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC IMPERATIVES!, leads a Toronto-based consultancy specializing in research and training for the financial industry. Dan has been active in the mutual fund industry for almost 20 years. In the 1990's, he became Canada's best-known authority on investor attitudes and on what financial advisors need to do to prosper in today's brutally competitive environment. Through his articles, speeches and award-winning book, Getting Clients Keeping Clients: The Essential Guide for Tomorrow's Financial Advisor, Dan has helped thousands of advisors operate more effectively. Dan holds an undergraduate degree in economics from McGill University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. For the past 25 years, he has taught in the MBA programs of York University and the University Toronto, where he currently teaches an award-winning course on "Marketing Financial Services".

STEPHEN SMITH, SENIOR DIRECTOR, MARKETING, UNIVERIS, In 2005, Stephen joined the Univeris team bringing over twelve years of corporate marketing, marketing communications and market research experience to the firm. Stephen oversees many facets of brand and corporate communications at Univeris, including conferences, market research, events and PR. He also works closely with and provides support to the Product Management and Account Management teams. Prior to Univeris, Stephen worked at ATI Technologies, where he was responsible for global corporate marketing and brand communications initiatives and at Symantec in a market research capacity.

YVETTE GAUTHIER, CO-PRESIDENT, KALEIDOSCOPE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS, an agency for the financial services and technology industries. With over 25 years in sales and marketing, she delivers programs (mass and segmented) targeted to advisor and consumer audiences. Her vast experience in managing programs and leveraging media such as television, print, radio, internet, and experiential events brings insight to the financial services industry.

2009 Advisor Education Award

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JOHN W. MURRAY, B.A., LL.B., LL.M, VICE PRESIDENT OF STANDARDS ENFORCEMENT, INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF ONTARIO, Prior to joining the Institute in January of 2008, Mr. Murray was Vice President, Education and Senior Vice President, Policy and Corporate Affairs at The Investment Funds Institute of Canada; and Executive Director of The Canadian Institute of Financial Planning. Mr. Murray brings detailed knowledge of the investment funds industry and the educational needs of advisors to the panel of jurors.

JIM MIDDLEMISS, EDITOR, LEGAL POST, NATIONAL POST, Jim Middlemiss is editor of the Legal Post section of the National Post. It is Canada’s largest section of a daily newspaper dedicated to coverage of the legal profession. Mr. Middlemiss is a former editor of Canadian Lawyer magazine and was the founding editor of Law Times, Ontario’s weekly legal newspaper, and CL InHouse, Canada’s first magazine for general counsel. A graduate of Dalhousie Law School, Mr. Middlemiss co-authored the Canadian best seller, Your Guide to Canadian Law. Born in Calgary, he holds a journalism and political science degree from the University of North Dakota.

CLAUDIU POPA, PRESIDENT, INFORMATICA SECURITY CORPORATION, Claudiu Popa is the President and Chief Security Officer of Informatica Security Corporation. As a certified security and audit professional he supports efforts to raise awareness for information security and privacy among corporations and consumers. Mr. Popa is a frequent presenter and lecturer as well as a trusted media resource who also builds awareness by taking part in print, radio and television interviews. In addition to creating educational content, Mr. Popa presents at conferences, produces research papers and edits an international newsletter. Most of his educational content, including a wide variety of e-Learning courses is available through the company's Web sites at www.InformaticaSecurity.com and www.InformaticaEducation.com

2009 Investor Education Award

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PATRICIA DUNWOODY, VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBER SERVICES AND COMMUNICATIONS, IFIC, Pat Dunwoody has an in-depth background in the investment funds industry, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge from both the investor and company sides.

GERALD J. BISSETT, ED.D., CHAIR,, LEARNING LIBRARY INC., is a senior, executive professional manager with broad administrative background in educational, human resource, labour relations and financial areas. Along with undergraduate degrees in Psychology and History, a master’s degree in Counseling and a doctorate from the University of Massachusetts in educational management, he has also lectured extensively outside North America, particularly in China and the Caribbean.

HELENE VUKOVICH, ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ARTS AND DESIGN, GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE, Since 2003, she has provided overall management and academic leadership to the Centre for Business and the Centre for Arts and Design in her role. Helene is also the past Chair of the Heads of Business for the Province of Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lake Superior State University and has completed the Canadian Securities Course and the Partners, Directors and Senior Officers exam of the Canadian Securities Institute.

ELLEN ROSEMAN, BUSINESS COLUMNIST, TORONTO STAR, Ellen Roseman writes about personal finance at the Toronto Star. She's a former business editor at the Star and a columnist at the Globe and Mail's Report on Business. She also teaches investing courses at the University of Toronto's school of continuing studies and she's on the Ontario Securities Commission's investor advisory committee.

GLORIANNE STROMBERG, CHAIR, THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS COUNCIL FOR THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, Glorianne Stromberg is the author of three reports on regulatory strategies relating to the provision of financial services. Ms. Stromberg is a lawyer whose practice concentrated on securities and corporate law. She is a former Commissioner of the Ontario Securities Commission and a frequent speaker and commentator on matters relating to the investment funds industry, the financial services sector, and the protection of investors. She is currently the Chair of The Public Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario.

TOM HAMZA, PRESIDENT, THE INVESTOR EDUCATION FUND, The Investor Education Fund helps people make effective use of financial information and was established by the Ontario Securities Commission. Tom has been a strategy consultant in the financial services industry with Deloitte Consulting and at Kearney Consulting in Toronto and was VP Financial Services at the Futura Rewards Program. He has an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University Of Western Ontario as well as P.D.O. and Branch Manager certifications from IFIC.

2009 Best New Initiative Award

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2009 Best Use of Technology Award

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CHAIR: ANTHONY BORIGHT, PRESIDENT, VAULT SOLUTIONS INC., Anthony has 20 years of marketing and sales experience in the technology, financial services and consumer packaged goods industries. Prior to founding VAULT Solutions, he was V.P. Marketing and Sales for Communicopia, a leading developer of Internet solutions for the wealth-management industry, and creator of The Fund Library (www.fundlibrary.com), Canada's online mutual fund resource centre. Previously, Anthony held marketing and sales roles on Morgan Stanley Canada and CIBC/Wood Gundy's fixed income trading desks. Anthony has an MBA in Finance from York University in Toronto and an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Western Ontario in London. He is a member of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada's Public Liaisons Committee, the Canadian Marketing Association's e-Marketing Council, the Toronto Product Management Association, and speaks and writes for a number of industry organizations.

2009 Socially Responsible Investment Fund Award

Jury

CHAIR: IAN BRAGG, MANAGER, PROXY VOTING & ESG, OPSEU PENSION TRUST, At OPTrust, Ian is responsible for the continued development of responsible investment initiatives. This includes overseeing proxy voting activity and working with investment managers to integrate environmental, social and governance criteria. Ian is also an advisor to CR Strategies, a research and consulting firm specializing in corporate responsibility and socially responsible investment. CR Strategies helps organizations merge social, environmental and business imperatives; thereby building public trust and strengthening their reputations. Ian has held the positions of Director of Research at Kingsdale Shareholder Services and Senior Analyst at Jantzi Research. His work has appeared in Global Mining Finance, Oilweek, and Report on Business Magazine.

SUCHETA RAJAGOPAL, VICE PRESIDENT, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING AT HAMPTON SECURITIES, has extensive financial services industry experience, having worked for a trust company, a bank, and a bank owned brokerage, prior to taking on her current role as Vice President, Socially Responsible Investing at Hampton Securities, an independent brokerage firm. Sucheta has an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School and is qualified as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP). She is also a graduate of the Canadian Securities Institute's Professional Financial Planning Program, a Certified Investment Manager (CIM), and a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI) and is the past President of the Board of the Social Investment Organization.

ALAN HARMAN, DIRECTOR AND SENIOR INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE, SCOTIAMCLEOD, Alan Harman is a Director and Senior Investment Executive at ScotiaMcLeod. Alan is a pioneer of socially responsible investing in Canada. He has practiced SRI and written extensively on the topic since the late 1980s. He is a Founding Member and past Board Member of the Social Investment is a Founding Member and past Board Member of the Social Investment www.sociallyresponsibleinvesting.ca

REID BAKER, ANALYST, INVESTMENT ANALYTICS AND RESEARCH, FUNDATA CANADA INC., Reid is an Analyst of Investment Analytics and Research at Fundata Canada Inc., a leading source for investment fund information, where he is involved with research and development of quantitative measures and models to analyze investment fund products. Reid has a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from the University of Alberta and is currently working towards the Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), and Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designations. Reid is also a member of the Canadian Investment Funds Standards Committee (CIFSC).