Award Categories
The Canadian Insolvency Awards recognize excellence across the restructuring and insolvency landscape—honouring the people, firms, and cases that have made a meaningful impact on the profession and the public. From precedent-setting restructurings to community-focused initiatives, these awards spotlight leadership, creativity, and contribution at every level.
Restructuring Case of the Year
Honours a landmark Canadian restructuring of a company that delivered exceptional stakeholder outcomes.
Judging Criteria
Complexity and scale
Outcome for stakeholders
Strategic execution
Broader relevance to the profession
Restructuring Case of the Year
Honours a landmark Canadian restructuring of a company that delivered exceptional stakeholder outcomes.
Judging Criteria
Complexity and scale
Outcome for stakeholders
Strategic execution
Broader relevance to the profession
Restructuring Case of the Year
Honours a landmark Canadian restructuring of a company that delivered exceptional stakeholder outcomes.
Judging Criteria
Complexity and scale
Outcome for stakeholders
Strategic execution
Broader relevance to the profession
Restructuring Case of the Year
Honours a landmark Canadian restructuring of a company that delivered exceptional stakeholder outcomes.
Judging Criteria
Complexity and scale
Outcome for stakeholders
Strategic execution
Broader relevance to the profession
Changemaker Award
Honours a restructuring case that broke new ground—by creating legal precedent, navigating an emerging industry, or introducing novel strategies, structures, or technologies that advance the practice of insolvency and restructuring in Canada.
Judging Criteria
Originality and boldness
Influence on future practice
Legal or structural innovation
Execution and results
Changemaker Award
Honours a restructuring case that broke new ground—by creating legal precedent, navigating an emerging industry, or introducing novel strategies, structures, or technologies that advance the practice of insolvency and restructuring in Canada.
Judging Criteria
Originality and boldness
Influence on future practice
Legal or structural innovation
Execution and results
Changemaker Award
Honours a restructuring case that broke new ground—by creating legal precedent, navigating an emerging industry, or introducing novel strategies, structures, or technologies that advance the practice of insolvency and restructuring in Canada.
Judging Criteria
Originality and boldness
Influence on future practice
Legal or structural innovation
Execution and results
Changemaker Award
Honours a restructuring case that broke new ground—by creating legal precedent, navigating an emerging industry, or introducing novel strategies, structures, or technologies that advance the practice of insolvency and restructuring in Canada.
Judging Criteria
Originality and boldness
Influence on future practice
Legal or structural innovation
Execution and results
Social Interest Restructuring of the Year
Recognizes a restructuring where the outcome had meaningful implications for the public good or societal welfare. Eligible matters may involve non-profits, publicly funded institutions, class actions, environmental issues, or vulnerable groups such as pensioners, First Nations, or low-income communities. Impact—not deal size—is the focus.
Judging Criteria
Public or societal impact
Complexity and stakeholder coordination
Creativity in approach
Alignment with broader public values
Social Interest Restructuring of the Year
Recognizes a restructuring where the outcome had meaningful implications for the public good or societal welfare. Eligible matters may involve non-profits, publicly funded institutions, class actions, environmental issues, or vulnerable groups such as pensioners, First Nations, or low-income communities. Impact—not deal size—is the focus.
Judging Criteria
Public or societal impact
Complexity and stakeholder coordination
Creativity in approach
Alignment with broader public values
Social Interest Restructuring of the Year
Recognizes a restructuring where the outcome had meaningful implications for the public good or societal welfare. Eligible matters may involve non-profits, publicly funded institutions, class actions, environmental issues, or vulnerable groups such as pensioners, First Nations, or low-income communities. Impact—not deal size—is the focus.
Judging Criteria
Public or societal impact
Complexity and stakeholder coordination
Creativity in approach
Alignment with broader public values
Social Interest Restructuring of the Year
Recognizes a restructuring where the outcome had meaningful implications for the public good or societal welfare. Eligible matters may involve non-profits, publicly funded institutions, class actions, environmental issues, or vulnerable groups such as pensioners, First Nations, or low-income communities. Impact—not deal size—is the focus.
Judging Criteria
Public or societal impact
Complexity and stakeholder coordination
Creativity in approach
Alignment with broader public values
Consumer Insolvency Initiative of the Year
Honours a project or initiative led by a consumer insolvency firm that made a positive impact—whether by improving public awareness, enhancing access to debt relief, advancing professional standards, or supporting underrepresented communities.
Judging Criteria
Community or industry benefit
Innovation and execution
Measurable outcomes or impact
Leadership within consumer insolvency practice
Consumer Insolvency Initiative of the Year
Honours a project or initiative led by a consumer insolvency firm that made a positive impact—whether by improving public awareness, enhancing access to debt relief, advancing professional standards, or supporting underrepresented communities.
Judging Criteria
Community or industry benefit
Innovation and execution
Measurable outcomes or impact
Leadership within consumer insolvency practice
Consumer Insolvency Initiative of the Year
Honours a project or initiative led by a consumer insolvency firm that made a positive impact—whether by improving public awareness, enhancing access to debt relief, advancing professional standards, or supporting underrepresented communities.
Judging Criteria
Community or industry benefit
Innovation and execution
Measurable outcomes or impact
Leadership within consumer insolvency practice
Consumer Insolvency Initiative of the Year
Honours a project or initiative led by a consumer insolvency firm that made a positive impact—whether by improving public awareness, enhancing access to debt relief, advancing professional standards, or supporting underrepresented communities.
Judging Criteria
Community or industry benefit
Innovation and execution
Measurable outcomes or impact
Leadership within consumer insolvency practice
Outstanding Contribution Awards
Honours individuals whose many contributions to the insolvency and restructuring profession in Canada over an extended period of time reflect the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
Judging Criteria
Significant and sustained contribution to the profession
Leadership and influence within the insolvency and restructuring community
Advancement of professional standards, education, or public understanding
Impactful legacy through mentorship, service, or institutional development
Outstanding Contribution Awards
Honours individuals whose many contributions to the insolvency and restructuring profession in Canada over an extended period of time reflect the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
Judging Criteria
Significant and sustained contribution to the profession
Leadership and influence within the insolvency and restructuring community
Advancement of professional standards, education, or public understanding
Impactful legacy through mentorship, service, or institutional development
Outstanding Contribution Awards
Honours individuals whose many contributions to the insolvency and restructuring profession in Canada over an extended period of time reflect the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
Judging Criteria
Significant and sustained contribution to the profession
Leadership and influence within the insolvency and restructuring community
Advancement of professional standards, education, or public understanding
Impactful legacy through mentorship, service, or institutional development
Outstanding Contribution Awards
Honours individuals whose many contributions to the insolvency and restructuring profession in Canada over an extended period of time reflect the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
Judging Criteria
Significant and sustained contribution to the profession
Leadership and influence within the insolvency and restructuring community
Advancement of professional standards, education, or public understanding
Impactful legacy through mentorship, service, or institutional development
Reserve Your Table
Tables are limited—and this event will sell out.
Book now to secure your spot at this landmark evening in Canadian insolvency.
Reserve Your Table
Tables are limited—and this event will sell out.
Book now to secure your spot at this landmark evening in Canadian insolvency.
Reserve Your Table
Tables are limited—and this event will sell out.
Book now to secure your spot at this landmark evening in Canadian insolvency.
Reserve Your Table
Tables are limited—and this event will sell out.
Book now to secure your spot at this landmark evening in Canadian insolvency.
© 2025 Copyright by Insolvency Insider Canada. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Copyright by Insolvency Insider Canada. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Copyright by Insolvency Insider Canada. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Copyright by Insolvency Insider Canada. All rights reserved.