Governance Professionals of Canada Announce the 2025 Winners for the Excellence in Governance Awards

Core Points - Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) announced the winners of the 2025 Excellence in Governance Awards (EGAs) during its 12th annual awards ceremony held on November 13, 2025, in Toronto [1][2] Award Categories and Winners - The EGAs recognize exemplary governance practices across various sectors in Canada, highlighting innovative approaches and lasting impacts [2] - Winners are categorized as follows: - Engagement: CIBC [3] - ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) / Sustainability / Purpose: Purolator [3] - Board/Director Effectiveness: Hospice Wellington [3] - Strategy / Risk Management: Libro Credit Union [3] - Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI): Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) [3] - Organizational Governance: Canadian Seed Growers' Association [3] - Governance Professional of the Year: Christine Thomas, Vice-President, Governance and Legal Counsel - Canadian Medical Association [3] - Peter Dey Governance Achievement Award: Richard Powers, National Academic Director, Directors Education Program and Governance Essentials Program, Rotman School of Management [3] Judges' Insights - The 2025 EGA Report of the Judges provides insights into the accomplishments that distinguished the winners and the rationale behind their selection [5] - GPC received a diverse range of nominations from organizations across all sectors, with award recipients chosen by two panels of governance experts [6] Leadership Recognition - Lynn Beauregard, President of GPC, emphasized the importance of recognizing individuals and organizations that strengthen governance in Canada, highlighting their dedication and leadership [6]