This group will take part in the decision making process regarding the majority of the award winners in over 50 categories. Winners will be announced at the Gala event on November 30.

“Our recurring event theme — ‘Recognizing Long-Term Investing’ — reflects a long term perspective and it is fitting that the members of our juries have long term commitment and knowledge of this industry,” said Sabine Steinbrecher, president, Canadian Investment Awards Inc. “We take great care in our selection process and the expert opinions and analysis of our team of dedicated jurors are what build the prestige of the Canadian Investment Awards each year. I want to personally thank them for their time.”

The juries decide upon winners based on a variety of rigorous criteria, including qualitative and quantitative data. The unusual nature of this collaborative structure provides an unbiased and objective outcome that is completely unique to these awards and to Canada.

2006 Audit Committee Members

  • Chairman, David O’Leary, manager of fund analysis, Morningstar Canada;
  • Scott Mackenzie, president & CEO, Morningstar Canada;
  • Sabine Steinbrecher, CEO and founder, Learning Library Inc.

2006 Mutual Fund Analysts’ Choice Awards

  • Chris Adair, general manager, Fundata Canada Inc.;
  • Mark Chow, senior fund analyst, Morningstar Canada;
  • Keith Clark, avp, portfolio analytics, Mackenzie Financial and Investors Group;
  • Geraldo Ferreira, vp, investment products development and marketing, Transamerica Life Canada;
  • James Gauthier, investment funds analyst, Dundee Securities Corp.;
  • Dan Hallett, president, Dan Hallett & Associates Inc.;
  • Larry Hum, senior analyst, RBC;
  • Gordon Kim, senior manager, investment management and product research, Scotiabank;
  • Brian O’Neil, senior fund analyst, Morningstar Canada;
  • Lane Prenevost, HSBC Investments (Canada);
  • Dom Rando, TD Asset Management;
  • Andrew Shin, investment research analyst, Credential Financial Inc.; Bill Thomlinson, manager, product analysis, Raymond James Ltd.

For a detailed overview of the Canadian Investment Awards analysts and juries, please visit www.InvestmentAwards.com