Table of Contents 6 2012 OVATION Awards Winning Entries

uilding and leading global teams across multiple time zones, and providing strategic communications,
reputation and change management counsel to senior financial services executives. Over her
professional career, Brigette has led global communications strategy for organizations such as Intesa
Bank Canada (now HSBC), Scotiabank and RBC Dexia Investor Services. She is currently Director,
Communications & Public Affairs at CIBC. Brigette is the recipient of IABC/Toronto OVATION Awards in
Issues/Crisis Management and Employee/HR Communications, and is a frequent industry conference
speaker in communications measurement. She also lends her expertise as an International Gold Quill
and Toronto OVATION Awards judge, global accreditation proctor, and mentor and coach to business
communicators. She is a former member of the 2010, 2008 and 2007 IABC/Toronto Board of Directors.
Corinne LaBossière, ABC, PR
Consultant
CGL Communications
Corinne LaBossiere, ABC, APR, is an experienced communications consultant who develops targeted
strategies and tools to help businesses, professional service firms and nonprofits build awareness,
credibility and influence. She is also an award‐winning writer with experience in diverse media. To
access the world’s best communications practices, Corinne is a member of several respected
professional associations. She has served numerous roles at the local, regional and international level
with IABC and the Canadian Public Relations Society and is also a member of the Editors' Association of
Canada and the Professional Writers Association of Canada. Believing that a strong nonprofit sector is
important for healthy communities, Corinne works with nonprofits in both paid and voluntary
capacities. Recent volunteer roles include: engagement manager with Endeavour Volunteer Consulting
for Non‐Profits, managing a fundraising communications consulting project for the Kids' Internet Safety
Alliance; communications volunteer for Mary Centre; and member of the board of directors of The
Dorothy Ley Hospice.
Jo Langham, ABC
SVP and General Manager, Toronto
Thornley Fallis Communications
IABC/Toronto Past President, 2002/2003
Jo is SVP and General Manager at Thornley Fallis in Toronto, an integrated, full‐service communications
company that has assembled the expertise and skills to help organizations succeed in the connected era.
Thornley Fallis has established an excellent reputation built on a commitment to provide smart thinking,
deliver creative solutions, achieve spectacular results, and exceed clients’ expectations. Jo has an
award‐winning reputation for planning and leading innovative, high‐impact strategic communications
campaigns that consistently meet evaluation metrics and maximize client‐value. She is a trusted advisor
to senior management and provides counsel on communications for business issues and crises. She
has experience in a broad array of industry sectprs including financial, health & wellness, energy and
food & beverage and has worked with many internationally recognized brands. Jo is a Past President of
IABC/Toronto, has served on the international Accreditation Committee and as a Blue Ribbon Panel
judge for IABC’s Gold Quill Awards.
Anna Larson, ABC
Communications Specialist
Halton Region