Call for Nominations 2024: Roger T. Hughes Future Leader Award!

Published on April 12, 2024

The Roger T. Hughes Future Leader Award is given to an emerging leader/future leader and member of IPIC who has made significant contributions to an IPIC Committee, Community, or other substantial IPIC initiative during the past year. The individual will have demonstrated significant leadership, commitment, and dedication to increasing awareness of IPIC along with the value and future, of the IP profession in Canada.

Click here to access the award criteria and nomination form. Please submit your nomination for Board consideration before May 24, 2024. If chosen the successful individuals will be recognized at IPIC's Annual Conference, IPIC2024, taking place September 25-27, 2024 in St.John's Newfoundland.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact Asha Labrecque, IPIC Member Services Manager at: membership@ipic.ca

Click here to view winners from previous years on IPIC's Member Awards webpage.

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