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20 Years of Setting the Standard in Mortgage

Wednesday November 25, 2026 | Rebel Toronto 
 
 Nominations are open until August 14 
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Celebrating the 20-Year Legacy of Canadian Mortgage Awards

For two decades, the Canadian Mortgage Awards has recognized the professionals, firms, and leaders driving the industry forward. As one of the mortgage sector’s most prestigious events, the CMAs continue to celebrate the achievements, innovation, and dedication shaping the future of Canadian mortgage.

This milestone year marks 20 years of spotlighting the best in the business and bringing the industry together for an unforgettable celebration of excellence.

Excellence Awardees will be announced through Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) magazine and online channels in September 2026, with winners revealed live at the awards gala on November 25, 2026.

The CMAs are proudly presented by CMP — the resource of choice for Canada’s most forward-thinking mortgage professionals.

Previous Winners

Scarlett Network-01
Invis Mortgage Intelligence-01
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Mortgage Centre Canada-01
Verico Financial Group Inc.-01
Ratehub.ca-01
TMG The Mortgage Group-01
Haventree Bank-01
Mortgage Alliance-01
Bespoke Mortgage Group-01
Mortgage Architects-01
Centum Financial Group Inc.-01
HomeEquity Bank-01
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“Winning the Canadian Mortgage Awards is fantastic. It’s great to get that recognition for all the things you do over your career. It’s an iconic event, we’re happy to be here.”

– Steven Ranson, HomeEquity Bank

“Being a part of this, it’ll actually change the trajectory of my business. It resonates well with my type of client that there is an award in place and some sort of recognition."

– Kyle Benzies, DLC AIMI Collective Mortgage Group
“We owe it to our staff: everybody from the executive team to our underwriter document specialists, support teams – we couldn’t do this without them. It’s not just a slogan: [MCAP] truly cares for their people and their actions demonstrate that they care for the people that work in the organization. ”
– MCAP

Why enter the Canadian Legal Awards

  • Build trusted credibility 
    Recognition signals quality and judgment to clients, recruits, and peers. 
  • Win more mandates 
    Stand out in pitches and RFPs with clear proof of excellence.
  • Attract and retain top talent
    Showcase a culture where great lawyers do their best work.
  • Raise your profile
    Gain high-visibility exposure across our platforms and event programming.
  • Benchmark with the best
    Measure your work against national peers and refine your strategy.
  • Celebrate your team
    Recognise the people behind the results and strengthen firm pride.
  • Turn recognition into results
    Leverage your shortlisting or win across marketing, BD, and client communications. 

What Makes the Canadian Legal Awards Unique?

  • Multi-Channel Media Exposure: Digital, print, and event coverage at every stage. 
  • Exclusive Access: Speaking, judging, and research opportunities for winners and finalists. 
  • Powerful Network: Direct connection to Canada’s leading legal professionals. 
  • VIP Networking Reception: Mingle with the nation’s top legal minds, industry influencers, and decision-makers at an exclusive, invitation-only pre-awards reception. 
  • Winners’ Showcase: Be featured in a special edition of Canadian Lawyer magazine and across our digital platforms, highlighting your achievements and sharing your story with the entire legal community.  

Don’t just celebrate excellence—elevate it.

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What awaits you: 

  • Main Stage: Dive into a robust agenda focused on the most pressing workforce issues and actionable strategies for success.
  • Directors Forum: An exclusive program for senior HR executives tackling enterprise-level challenges and opportunities.
  • Learning & Development Stage: Specialised sessions for L&D leaders looking to empower teams and drive continuous growth. 
  • HR Innovation Stage: Essential tech, zero hype. See what HR leaders are using to drive their business, people and culture forward.
  • Workshops: Level up your team with practical, interactive sessions

NEW for 2026!

Find your people. Connect with peers on the topics that matter most to you.

Step into action with our all-new themed discussion tables—built for leaders who want results now. These fast-paced, interactive sessions go beyond theory, delivering tactical conversations and proven takeaways you can put to work immediately. Choose from 90+ roundtables and workshops, each focused on real-world challenges and led by industry experts.

Key Themes Include:

  • What’s actually working with AI in HR right now
  • How to map skills for real workforce agility
  • Tactics for developing leaders who thrive through change
  • How to get ahead of new psychosocial risk rules
  • Real steps to make performance feedback continuous
  • Data-driven ways to attract and keep great talent
  • How to bake measurable inclusion into every HR process
  • Proving L&D ROI with metrics that matter
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JUNE 8, 2026

Nominations Open

Start your journey to recognition! Submit your nominations from this date and help us celebrate outstanding achievements in our industry.

AUGUST 14, 2026

Nominations Close

Don’t miss your chance—this is the final day to submit nominations for consideration. Make sure your entries are in before the deadline!

SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Excellence Awardees Announced

Find out who made the shortlist! We’ll reveal the outstanding individuals and teams selected as Excellence Awardees.

NOVEMBER 25, 2026

Awards Night

Join us for the main event, where winners will be announced and excellence across the industry will be celebrated.

4 Content Stages. 90+ Peer-Led Roundtables. Your Blueprint to Elevate HR

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Main Stage

Unlock the future of HR. Top leaders tackle culture, AI, and workforce transformation with bold keynotes and actionable panels.
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Director's Forum

Connect with Australia’s boldest HR minds. No filters—just sharp ideas, real talk, and next-gen strategy shaping the future of work. 

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HR Innovation Stage

Tackle the future of work at the HR Innovation Stage—where bold ideas and new tech redefine what’s possible in people and culture.

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Learning & Development Stage

Supercharge your people with the latest in AI, digital skills, and learning innovation. Real insights, real tools—transformative learning starts here. 

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Learning & Development Stage

Supercharge your people with the latest in AI, digital skills, and learning innovation. Real insights, real tools—transformative learning starts here. 

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HR Innovation Stage

HR Innovation Stage: Essential tech, zero hype. See what HR leaders are using to drive their business, people and culture forward.

 

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Workshops

Get hands-on with expert-led sessions. Master compliance, tech, and leadership—walk away ready to make an impact. 

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International Convention Centre, Sydney

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Sydney, NSW 2000
Website: iccsydney.com.au

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