IABC Canada East Region

? Don't miss out! ? Get your nominations in for the 2024 Master Communicator program, to recognize outstanding Canadian communication professionals whose work has brought credit to the profession, their organization or clients, and whose contributions have raised the standards of communication in Canada. Nominations CLOSE January 13, 2025. For more information, including nomination guidelines and evaluation criteria, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBkf6DG5 #IABC_MasterCommunicator #IABC_MC #ExcellenceInCommunication #MasterCommunicator #IABC_CWR #IABC_CER

Are you an IABC NL member with expertise in any of the following areas? * Fundraising and fund development communications * Community and stakeholder engagement? * Brand and messaging development? * Social media and digital marketing, including e-newsletters? * Communications and content planning? * Public affairs and media relations We’re still looking for volunteers for our first-ever Gift of Communications event on Friday (November 29th) from 1-4:30 p.m. In partnership with United Way Newfoundland and Labrador, we’re hosting a free workshop connecting IABC NL members and local not-for-profits to find creative solutions to their biggest marketing and communications challenges. Please email [email protected] to join us. If there are specific areas you can best assist with, be sure to let us know. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor and venue, Ramada St. John's and our Energy Sponsor, Target Marketing & Communications! It's going to be an inspiring afternoon!

Effective communication is inclusive communication. With the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) coming into full effect on January 1, 2025, now is the time for us to act. As professional communicators, ensuring that your messages reach everyone, regardless of ability, is a legal obligation and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Join IABC/Toronto for a 60-minute virtual lunch ‘n’ learn on the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. Explore practical ways to integrate accessibility into your communications strategies, from accessible design and content creation to digital media and public relations practices. Facilitated by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC When: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 12 to 1 p.m. ET Where: Virtual, via Zoom All are welcome. Tickets priced at $15 for IABC members and $30 for non-members. Register: https://lnkd.in/ek4N5RaM You will: - Understand the core principles of AODA and how they apply to communications strategies. - Learn practical tips for making written, visual, and digital content accessible. - Identify common accessibility barriers in communications and best practices to overcome them, and so much more Register today! Questions or accessibility requests? Email [email protected] IABC IABC/Toronto IABC Canada East Region IABC Canada West Region IABC Ottawa IABC London IABC/BC [Image description: Graphic in the United Nations’ colours for International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Text reads: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Special. Connecting with Everyone: AODA Compliance for Professional Communicators. Lunch and Learn: Tuesday, December 3, 12 to 1 p.m. ET, virtual, via Zoom. Photo of Matisse Hamel-Nelis ADS, CPACC (she/her), Matisse Nelis Consulting. United Nations’ icon of the day, and logo of IABC Toronto.]

Are you ready to make history? Get set for IABC’s 40 th #OVATIONAwards – a milestone event that will be one for the books! Last year, we celebrated in style with standing ovations, inspiring achievements and vibrant connections. But in 2025, we’re aiming even higher! Don’t miss your moment to shine and be part of OVATION history! Submit your project, step into the spotlight and help make IABC’s Ovation Awards memorable. Stay tuned for updates! Questions? Connect with us at [email protected]. #OVATION40 #IABCToronto #CelebrateCommunicationsExcellence [[Image description: An image of a trophy with the text reads "Are you ready to make history. Get set for IABC's 40th Ovation Awards. #Ovation40 #IABCToronto #CelebrateCommunicationsExcellence." The image has the logos of Ovation Awards and IABC at the bottom.]

Where can you meet other Ottawa-Gatineau marketing and comms professionals? ??Our next member meet-up is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 26 from 6 to 7 at Bier Markt (156 Sparks). Member meet ups are a great opportunity for you to connect and chat about all things comms with fellow communication and marketing professionals! Tickets are free. Register ??https://ow.ly/MvRr50Ubvxr (You can also just drop by if you're curious ??) #Networking #MarketingEvents

We're celebrating the end of the year with a great collaboration between IABC Ottawa and CPRS Ottawa-Gatineau! ?? Join us on December 12 to mingle with your comms and PR friends and raise a toast to making it through another year together in this career space that is equal parts intense, frustrating, creative, and fulfilling! ?? We'll be joined by the excellent Kelly Rusk for a sneak peek at trends coming in 2025. See you there!

Join us for a #GCCC Certification Masterclass! Facilitated by Sia Papageorgiou FRSA, FCSCE, SCMP, this 3.5-hour intensive masterclass is designed to prepare candidates for the CMP and SCMP certification exams. Participants also receive a complimentary study guide to bolster their exam preparation. Learn more and register for an upcoming date: https://lnkd.in/g9hKih4q Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence #CMP #SCMP https://lnkd.in/gDSdWmtB

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Master Communicator program, recognizing outstanding Canadian communication professionals whose work has brought credit to the profession, their organization or clients, and whose contributions have raised the standards of communication in Canada. Nominations CLOSE January 13, 2025. For more information, including nomination guidelines and evaluation criteria, visit: https://lnkd.in/gBkf6DG5 #IABC_MasterCommunicator #IABC_MC #ExcellenceInCommunication #MasterCommunicator #IABC_CWR #IABC_CER

So you've decided to explore professional communication certification. Now what? In case you missed it, GCCC has partnered with the {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:279051|Centre for Strategic Communication Excellence)}} (CSCE) to offer new, intensive exam preparation courses you need before taking one of the GCCC exams. Join us for an upcoming offering through the end of the year! https://lnkd.in/gKTwx-KJ #GCCC

Here's an important learning opportunity for any communications professionals who want to be inclusive in their messaging. Find registration details below. IABC IABC Canada East Region IABC Canada West Region Kaleigh Maclaren, CMP Wendy Thatcher, SCMP?Chris Lee Chantelle Cabral, SCMP? Dean Lobo Via Dulay Yasmine El Shafei, SCMP, MBA Adeola OjoLeeAnn ActonNathalie No?lKrystal L. CarterCaroline Long Sarah Twomey, MCM, CFEI?Andrea Walasek Rasha Fawakhiri IABC/Toronto