Chairman’s Award
Anna Willey, ABC receives 2011 Chairman's Award
Dr. Shelley Bird, ABC*, the 2010–2011 chair of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has selected Canada-based member, Anna Marie Willey, ABC, as the recipient of this year’s Chairman’s Award. Willey is scheduled to accept the award at IABC’s World Conference in San Diego, California on 12 June 2011.
Each year, the IABC chairman honors one or more members who have, over a period of time, worked diligently behind the scenes for IABC at the international level. The Chairman's Award recognizes IABC members who have made selfless contributions to enhance the association's image, facilitate member development and benefit the communication profession. Any current IABC member who has belonged to the association for at least five years is eligible.
As an accredited business communicator, Willey is director of communication and marketing at the University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and the president of her own communication consulting business. Through her 35 years of professional experience, she has evolved from entry- to executive level positions that span from local to international in scope. Her career has involved all aspects of the communication process from strategic communication management to organizational development and implementation, as well as government relations, brand management and policy development.
Over the years, she has received a number of honors and awards including Saskatchewan’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Communication Excellence, 2010. She values all roles as an active volunteer on committees within IABC, serving in many capacities at the local or international levels, including as past chair of the IABC Accreditation Committee and a member of the Blue Ribbon Panel judging for the Gold Quill Awards
Although service on the IABC executive board or in other IABC leadership positions will not rule out a candidate, such service is not sufficient on its own as this award recognizes IABC leadership contributions in other ways. This award typically honors members who have demonstrated initiative, leadership and willingness to contribute to our association and the profession in ways beyond IABC leadership roles. These efforts might involve serving on committees, speaking at seminars, working with students, assisting with conferences or writing articles for professional journals, among other activities.
NOMINATION INFORMATION
All nominations have been received and the nomination period for the 2012 award is closed. Thank you for all of your submissions.
WINNER INFORMATION
The 2012 IABC Chairman's Award recipient will be announced in March 2012 and he/she will be recognized at the IABC 2012 World Conference in Chicago in June 2012.
Questions?
If you have questions about the 2012 IABC Chairman's Award, send an e-mail to recognition@iabc.com.
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