Table of Contents 6 2012 OVATION Awards Winning Entries
6. 2012 OVATION Awards Winning Entries - IABC/Toronto
6. 2012 OVATION Awards Winning Entries - IABC/Toronto
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Paree Katharos, ABC<br />
Manager, Marketing Communications<br />
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services<br />
Paree Katharos, an IABC member since 1997, is a dynamic, award‐winning Accredited Business<br />
Communicator (ABC) with more than 15 years <strong>of</strong> experience in delivering results. During that time, she’s<br />
worked in many industries – from telecom and technology to financial services and healthcare – giving<br />
her unique insights to the challenges and opportunities within an organization. And her experience in all<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> public relations, including internal/corporate communications, media relations, and B2C and<br />
B2B marketing, help her deliver well‐researched, strategic and targeted programs that have:<br />
• Improved organizations' internal and external communication systems;<br />
• Increased awareness for organizations within their community;<br />
• Strengthened organizations' relations with key external and internal client groups; and<br />
• Supported business strategies and initiatives, benefiting the organization's bottom line.<br />
Paree has a double specialist degree in Political Science and History, post graduate certificates in both<br />
Advertising and Public Relations, and her Canadian Securities Course.<br />
Bill Kennedy<br />
Executive Director, Corporate Communications<br />
Liquor Control Board <strong>of</strong> Ontario<br />
Bill Kennedy is responsible for bringing plans, initiatives and information concerning the LCBO to the<br />
attention <strong>of</strong> the general public and stakeholders. Corporate Communications serves as the corporate<br />
focal point for media relations, provides communications advice and services to LCBO management and<br />
staff, takes a leadership role in employee communications and social responsibility advertising, and is<br />
responsible for French language services in compliance with the French Language Services Act. Bill has<br />
more than 30 years' experience in communications, working in both the public and private sectors. He<br />
received MADD Canada's Citizen <strong>of</strong> Distinction Award in September 2010 for championing LCBO's efforts<br />
to promote responsible drinking, help prevent drinking and driving and raise funds for MADD Canada.<br />
LCBO Corporate Communications has received more than 90 awards in competitions, many <strong>of</strong> them<br />
international in scope.<br />
Ian Kinross, MA, ABC<br />
Principal<br />
Kinross Communications<br />
Ian is a senior communications pr<strong>of</strong>essional with experience in the finance, health, energy and nonpr<strong>of</strong>it<br />
sectors. His key areas <strong>of</strong> expertise include communications strategy, client insight, and<br />
management <strong>of</strong> editorial and creative services. A journalist by training, Ian has a passion for<br />
understanding customers and their stories, and using client insight to develop effective communications<br />
strategy. He consults in the Toronto area.<br />
Brigitte Kocijancic, ABC<br />
Director, Communications<br />
CIBC<br />
Brigette Kocijancic, ABC, is an award‐winning communications executive with over 16 years experience