This award recognizes the most outstanding national broker network that has displayed excellence and commitment to it broker members and the wider mortgage industry over the past 12-18 months.

When judging this category, the following will be considered:

• recruitment and retention strategies and rates
• value proposition for members (business resources, marketing support, training and education)
• value that members bring to the end client
• contribution to the industry as a whole over the previous year
• funded volume ratio and gross revenue
• member testimonials

This award recognizes the service provider that adds the most value to its customers’ businesses. Eligible service providers include, but are not limited to, software and technology, legal, compliance, training and education.

When judging this category, the following will be considered:

• the nominees’ unique value proposition and major strengths in comparison with their competitors
• the industry’s need for the service and how the service has added value to the industry
• overall customer service and client strategy
• major improvements or upgrades made in the last 12-18 months

This award recognizes the individual, company, organization, brokerage, branch or office whose outstanding contribution of time, leadership and financial support over a sustained period of time, beyond normal expectations, has made significant impacts on the receiving causes or communities.

When judging this category, the following will be considered:

• major philanthropy and community service programs or initiatives over the past 12-18 months
• link with broader corporate goals or strategies (i.e. company culture, employee engagement, etc.)
• impact on local, national or international causes or communities
• contribution in $ and/or time figures
• overall commitment to philanthropy and community service
• testimonials from beneficiaries or partners

This award recognizes the commitment of a company with over 50 employees in Canada to building a workplace that recognizes excellence and supports career growth for all.

This award acknowledges the company that has won the reputation to be called an employer of choice within the mortgage industry.

Eligible nominees are brokerages, networks, lenders and service providers.

When judging this category, the following will be considered:

• must have more than 50 employees in Canada
• employee value proposition
• employer brand and workplace culture
• approach to employee recruitment and retention, talent management, learning and development, mitigating employer-related risks, managing changes within the business (digitalization, customer expectations, compliance, etc.)

This award will be presented to an individual who deserves to be celebrated as a thought-leader and game-changer within the mortgage industry, who has  driven the use of innovative technology in the mortgage industry over the previous 12 months, for instance by introducing a significant new feature or service that wasn’t previously commonplace.

Nominees might have overseen their company’s development of a significant new tool or had the idea to bring a new service/tech product over to the mortgage industry. Their actions and forward-thinking behaviour has a significant and most importantly positive impact on their colleagues, customers and the wider market.

• Candidates would be nominated based on the tech innovation they’ve provided and how it’s benefited or advanced the work of brokers/lenders/whoever in the industry during the past year.

This award recognizes an outstanding female and non-binary trailblazer, in any facet of the mortgage industry, whose astounding personal and professional achievements have earned them a place among the industry’s best.

When judging this category, the following will be considered:

• professional accomplishments
• promotion
• influence and championing of women within the mortgage industry
• leadership of professional associations and other relevant accolades and involvements (charitable work, accomplishments outside the industry, etc.).

This is the highest honour and most coveted award at the Canadian Mortgage Awards.

This award recognizes and celebrates a leading figure who has contributed much to the advancement of the mortgage industry in Canada.

This award will acknowledge an individual with an established history and reputation of distinguished service to the mortgage and real estate profession. They have exhibited leadership and provided inspiration to others, while putting the interests of the industry at the top of their priorities throughout their career.

There are no finalists for this category. Nominations will be evaluated by the CMA team. The recipient of this award will be contacted three-four weeks before the awards event and will be announced at the Canadian Mortgage Awards.