IABC :: London Chapter

IABC London recognizes loyalty and long-term memberships in many ways, including anniversary pins. Pins are given to members when they celebrate their 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th and 25th anniversary with our Chapter. Anniversary pins are given to members at monthly professional development sessions.

IABC London Virtuoso Awards

Since 1995, IABC London has recognized outstanding communications and creative professionals from across the city and region through our Virtuoso Awards program. In addition to celebrating excellence in communications, the Virtuoso Awards recognize the best in local design and we are pleased to work with the Association of Registered Graphic Designers of Ontario (RGD) for the judging of the award submissions. Each year, IABC London Virtuoso Awards are presented at the Virtuoso Awards Gala.

To help promote excellence in the field of communications, IABC London is pleased to offer an awards program for students. This awards program is made possible because of the commitment and generosity of our sponsors: London Life and Seed.

IABC London has four Education Awards. Three awards recognize the acheivements and skills of students in Fanshawe College's Corporate Communication and Public Relations program. One award recognizes a University of Western Ontario student in the Public Relations Diploma program or a communications-related course who has demonstrated aptitute and interest in corporate communications and public relations. Each recipient receives $500 and is presented with their award at IABC London's annual Virtuoso Awards Gala.

This annual award recognizes up to two outstanding Canadian communicators (one in Canada West and one in Canada East). Candidates must be Accredited Business Communicators (ABC) whose work has brought credit to IABC, the profession and the organizations they represent and whose contributions have raised the standards of organizational communication in Canada. Launched in 1980, the MC designation is the highest distinction bestowed on an IABC member in Canada. London is home to one such recipient: Diny Dalby, ABC, MC.

Silver Leaf is Canada's premiere professional awards program celebrating excellence in business communication. Competing against entries from across the country, it's a chance for communicators working in all disciplines to receive industry recognition for outstanding work. In addition to earning professional recognition, you'll receive valuable feedback on your submission from a panel of experienced judges. For more details about Silver Leaf, visit IABC Canada.

Winning a Gold Quill is a mark of global distinction and is the highest level of professional acknowledgement within business communication today. This international competition brings out the best examples of thought leadership, strategic management, creativity, resourcefulness and successful solutions the world over. For more details on Gold Quill and other award programs offered at the international level, visit iabc.com.