The Canadian Investment Awards is calling for submissions for eight specialty awards, the organization said Wednesday.

Final applications for the awards recognizing excellence in the financial services industry are due September 30.

“This is the 15th year that the industry will choose individuals or organizations that reflect leadership, innovation and excellence,” says Sabine Steinbrecher, president, Canadian Investment Awards Inc.

The eight specialty awards are:
• Best New Initiative;
• Best Use of Technology;
• Investor Education;
• Advisor Education;
• Corporate Citizenship;
• Canadian Investment Marketing;
• Green Company; and
• Socially Responsible Investment Fund.

Nominations for the Career Achievement and Person of Influence of the Year Awards can be emailed to individualawards@investmentawards.com.

Senior executives from the financial services industry jury all submission. Winners are chosen based on rigorous criteria and are considered to be leaders in the industry.

In addition to the specialty awards, there are 23 mutual funds awards, three hedge fund awards and nine pooled fund awards chosen by a committee of analysts.

“Once again, we are looking forward to seeing a strong group of submissions,” continued Steinbrecher. “I encourage all organizations to submit to win.”

Complete award and submission information is available at www.investmentawards.com.

The winners will be announced at the Canadian Investment Awards Gala held on Wednesday, December 2 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Early bird tickets are on sale until October 15.

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