Applications are now being accepted for this inaugural award
Published: 6/27/08
Contact: Jeanne d'Arc Umurungi
Deloitte
416 874-3518
Toronto, June 27, 2008 ― The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) and Deloitte are pleased to announce the establishment of the first public sector leadership awards. The program recognizes organizations that demonstrate outstanding leadership by talking bold steps to improve Canada through advancements in public policy and management.
With the sector in transition, leadership of public sector organizations is a critical factor. Governments at all levels are seeking new opportunities, taking decisive action and kick-starting bold new approaches. There is growing interest in bringing senior leaders from all levels of government and the public sector community together to learn, to build networks, and to inspire each other and be inspired. The public sector leadership awards will provide such a forum and enable these leaders to hear from others outside the sector who have applied innovative and collaborative approaches to their organizational goals and objectives.
IPAC/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Award winners will reflect the importance of innovation, strategic thinking, trust and team building, shared vision, and effective collaboration and partnerships. Selection criteria focus on projects where leadership has enabled major organizational transformation and outstanding performance.
The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2008.
Full award details and online applications are available at www.leadershipawards.ca
About IPAC
The Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC), founded in 1947, is a dynamic association of public servants, academics, and others interested in public administration. Anchored by our regional groups, IPAC is a membership-based organization that creates knowledge networks and leads public administration research in Canada. Since the early 1990s, IPAC has been a major player in exporting successful Canadian public sector expertise around the world.
About Deloitte
Deloitte, one of Canada's leading professional services firms, provides audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through more than 7,700 people in 58 offices. Deloitte operates in Québec as Samson Bélair/Deloitte & Touche s.e.n.c.r.l. Deloitte & Touche LLP, an Ontario Limited Liability Partnership, is the Canadian member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, a Swiss Verein, and its network of member firms, each of which is a legally separate and independent entity. Please see www.deloitte.com/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu and its member firms.