TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS Application Package

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1 TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS 2018 Application Package

2 Transformational Leadership Awards 2 WCM s Transformational Leadership Awards recognize the exemplary leadership and contributions of individuals and firms in the Canadian capital markets. These transformational leaders share an inspiring vision for the future: a future of equality. Equal wages, equal opportunity, equal treatment, and respect for both men and women. This is a future that can harness the full potential of our talent pool a future of better ideas, stronger teams, improved businesses and new levels of prosperity. WCM s award recipients are working hard to accelerate the progress of gender diversity in the Canadian capital markets. They are making committed efforts to advance women, to close the gaps, to break down barriers of advancement, and to create a culture of diversity and inclusion in which everyone can thrive. They are revolutionizing their institutions to build the foundation for a better future. They are blazing a path forward with innovation, creativity, and courage. These individuals are leading by example because they know that succeeding in WCM s mission, and effectively driving positive change in our industry, requires a concerted effort from everyone. They have inspired (and continue to inspire) others to work towards making gender inequality history.

3 Transformational Leadership Awards 3 AWARD CATEGORIES WCM Award for Transformational Leadership Male and Female WCM Rising Star Award WCM Award for Excellence in Innovation WCM Outstanding Volunteer Award Recognizes two notable senior leaders, one male and one female, who are using their influence to improve gender diversity and inclusion at their firm and drive organizational and cultural change. These leaders have surpassed the typical expectations of contributing to diversity*. They have taken a creative approach and have demonstrated exceptional leadership and results-driven success within their team, group, or organization. They have made significant, impactful, and measurable contributions to improving gender diversity and advancing women. They have cultivated awareness of gender diversity amongst their peers, and/ or have positively influenced their workplaces by inspiring their team members and management to actively contribute to building a culture of increased diversity and inclusion, to adopt a more inclusive approach and management style, to make clear commitments to improving D&I and to increasing transparency, accountability, and measurability. Recognizes up to five high-performing female professionals who have demonstrated professional excellence, and who are on the path to becoming future leaders. They are strong advocates for gender diversity and inclusion in their workplace and have undertaken efforts to improve gender diversity and inclusion by educating their peers, engaging men as allies, and/or actively supporting the advancement of other women. Awarded to up to two people, groups, departments or firms that have taken bold steps to improve diversity and inclusion through a new and innovative approach. Regardless of whether the initiative yielded the desired results, these recipients have attempted to approach diversity & inclusion from an innovative angle, with a comprehensive and thoughtful strategy that is results-driven and with measurability and accountability as key components. Examples include pilot projects, innovative use of technology, data or research to de-bias and assess culture, de-biasing of interview and promotion processes, work-life balance initiatives, management training, Diversity and Inclusion training and discussions, innovating organizational structure, developing, implementing and improving policies (sexual harassment policies or parental leave policies). Awarded up to two volunteers who have surpassed the typical expectations of a WCM volunteer. The volunteer has demonstrated impressive leadership, initiative and a strong work ethic, and sets an exceptional example to other volunteers. Their commitment to improving gender diversity and inclusion and to championing WCM s mission is evident, and they have contributed significantly to increasing WCM s reach and impact, building strong relationships, delivering relevant programming, and generally furthering our mission to accelerate the progress of diversity and inclusion in capital markets. *The nominee has demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion beyond sponsorship, mentorship and participation in internal women s groups.

4 Transformational Leadership Awards 4 Join us to honor and get inspired by our 2018 Leadership Award recipients. Our 2018 Award Winners will be recognized and celebrated at our Transformative Leaders in Diversity & Inclusion reception on November 29, KEY DATES JULY 30, 2018 Applications open* SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Applications close OCTOBER 8, 2018 Recipients are selected and notified NOVEMBER 29, 2018 WCM Transformational Leaders Award Reception *Multiple nominations and self-nominations are permitted. Applications are due on August 30, 2018

5 Transformational Leadership Awards 5 ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA WCM Award for Transformational Leadership Male and Female WCM Rising Star Award WCM Award for Excellence in Innovation WCM Outstanding Volunteer Award Leadership & Initiative: How has the nominee exceeded what was expected of them* and delivered a significant contribution and rolemodeled outstanding leadership to others? How has the nominee led by example, set the tone around gender diversity and inclusion, and motivated peer groups and colleagues to contribute to building a culture of increased diversity and inclusion? Impact: How has the nominee s efforts affected significant change and improved gender diversity in their team, department or firm? How did they shift culture and management to become more inclusive and aware of gender diversity and inclusion? Innovation: How has the nominee taken a new approach to gender diversity and found new ways to innovate and affect change? Intention and Outcome: How did the nominee develop a thought-out strategy with clear goals, tactics and measurable outcomes? Eligibility**: The nominee must have significant leadership experience (12+ years) and be currently employed in the Canadian capital markets. Multiple nominations and selfnominations are permitted. Nominees are not required to be a member of WCM. Leadership: Has the nominee demonstrated strong and moral leadership and people skills? Does she display a commitment to transparency, accountability and measurability? Does she motivate and inspire others? Does she set a strong example to other women? Impact: How has the nominee contributed to improving gender diversity in her team, department or firm? How has she helped to advance other women and encourage men to be allies? Has she contributed to creating a culture of diversity, inclusion, transparency and accountability? Performance: How has the nominee excelled in her career to date? Has her performance surpassed expectations for her role? Ambition: Does the nominee have clear, strong career ambitions to rise into leadership? Eligibility**: Nominees must be a mid-level female professional (about 8 12 years of experience range) and a member of WCM Eligibility: Nominees must be a mid-level female professional (about 8 12 years of experience range) and a member of WCM. Leadership & Initiative: How has the nominee/body taken a significant leadership role in improving gender diversity within their group, department or firm and role-modeled outstanding leadership to others? How has the nominee/body led by example, set the tone around gender diversity and inclusion to their peers? Innovation: How has the nominee/body taken a new approach to gender diversity and found new ways to innovate and affect change? Intention and Outcome: How did the nominee/body develop a thought-out strategy with clear goals, tactics and measurable outcomes? How did the approach display transparency, accountability and measurability? Eligibility**: open. Leadership & Initiative: How has the nominee taken on a leadership role with a WCM Steering Committee, surpassed the typical expectations of a volunteer, and led by example? Impact: How has the volunteer made a significant impact in their time with WCM? How have their efforts resulted in increasing the reach and impact of WCM projects and initiatives? How have they contributed to advancing WCM s mission? (have their efforts increased membership, WCM s profile, important strategic relationships, impactful programming, etc) Eligibility**: The nominee must have held a WCM volunteer position for a minimum of two years, and be a WCM member. Multiple nominations and self-nominations are permitted. * The nominee has demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion beyond sponsorship, mentorship and participation in internal women s groups. ** WCM Board Members are not eligible for this award.

6 Transformational Leadership Awards 6 APPLICATION DETAILS SELF-NOMINATION NOMINATOR INFORMATION First Name: Company: Last Name: Title: Business Address: Business Phone: Number of years work experience in the Canadian capital markets Which award are you nominating the nominee for? WCM Award for Transformational Leadership Male and Female WCM Rising Star Award WCM Award for Excellence in Innovation WCM Outstanding Volunteer Award APPLICATION COMPONENTS To apply, please submit this completed page and the following application components to awards@wcm.ca by 5:00pm EST, Wednesday, September 12, Your current resume, including a section that list any recognitions/awards/ designations you have received. A 500 word (max) letter outlining your achievements and how you meet the specific award criteria. Please provide examples of initiatives, efforts, programs and/or policies that have showcase your achievements. Two letters of support from your leadership, endorsing your application for this award and reinforcing how you meet the award criteria. *Note: no reference letters are required for the WCM Outstanding Volunteer Award.

7 Transformational Leadership Awards 7 APPLICATION DETAILS NOMINATING OTHERS NOMINATOR INFORMATION First Name: Company: Last Name: Title: Business Address: Business Phone: What is your association with the nominee? Which award are you nominating the nominee for? WCM Award for Transformational Leadership Male and Female WCM Rising Star Award NOMINEE INFORMATION WCM Award for Excellence in Innovation WCM Outstanding Volunteer Award APPLICATION COMPONENTS To nominate a candidate, please submit this completed page and the following application components to awards@wcm.ca by 5:00pm EST, Wednesday, September 12, A copy of the candidate s current resume, including a section that list any recognitions/awards/designations you have received. A 500 word (max) letter outlining the candidate s achievements and how they meet the specific award criteria. Please provide examples of initiatives, efforts, programs and/or policies that have showcase their achievements. One additional letter of support from senior leadership, supporting your nomination of this candidate for this award and reinforcing how the candidate meets the award criteria. *Note: no reference letters are required for the WCM Outstanding Volunteer Award. First Name: Last Name: Company: Title: Business Address: Business Phone: Number of years work experience in the Canadian capital markets:

8 Thank you! We are looking forward to seeing your submissions!