Canadian investment fund managers and dealers who actively promote investor education through educational campaigns are invited to make their submissions to the 2008 IFIC Investor Education Award.

The award was established by The Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) in 2006 as part of the Canadian Investment Awards (CIA) to recognize industry-produced educational materials that lead investors to a better understanding of mutual funds, financial planning or investing in general.

“The industry considers education critical for investors so they can make well-informed decisions,” says Joanne De Laurentiis, IFIC’s president & CEO. “Knowledgeable investors ask questions, understand the general movement of markets and make educated decisions.”

Showcasing top-quality educational initiatives through the CIA encourages others mutual fund firms to participate.

Closing date for submissions is 17:00 ET, September 30. Details for IFIC’s award are available at the Canadian Investment Awards web site at www.InvestmentAwards.com.

The award will be presented at the CIA gala on December 3, in Toronto.