Nominations
Key Dates
Oct 1
2025
Nominations Open
Oct 1
2025
Nominations Open
Dec 1
2025
Nominations Close
Dec 1
2025
Nominations Close
Jan 5
2026
Finalists Announced
Jan 5
2026
Finalists Announced
Feb 5
2026
Awards Gala
Feb 5
2026
Awards Gala
Nomination Instructions
Anyone is welcome to submit a nomination—whether self-nominating or recognizing the work of a firm, client, or team. Submissions may relate to matters you were directly involved in or those you believe deserve recognition.
Eligibility period
The case, initiative, or contribution must have been substantially completed between January 1 and December 31, 2025
The case, initiative, or contribution must have been substantially completed between January 1 and December 31, 2025
The case, initiative, or contribution must have been substantially completed between January 1 and December 31, 2025
Submission requirements
Each nomination must consist of a written entry of up to 750 words submitted via the form below.
Each nomination must consist of a written entry of up to 750 words submitted via the form below.
Each nomination must consist of a written entry of up to 750 words submitted via the form below.
Your entry should clearly outline
Your entry should clearly outline
Your entry should clearly outline
The background of the case, initiative, or contribution
The background of the case, initiative, or contribution
The background of the case, initiative, or contribution
Its impact on stakeholders or the profession
Its impact on stakeholders or the profession
Its impact on stakeholders or the profession
Its relevance to the selected award category or categories (you are allowed to nominate a matter for more than one category)
Its relevance to the selected award category or categories (you are allowed to nominate a matter for more than one category)
Its relevance to the selected award category or categories (you are allowed to nominate a matter for more than one category)
No additional materials are required, but links to supporting documents may be included where appropriate.
Need guidance? View our Sample Nominations to get an idea of format, tone, and content.
Need help preparing your entry or have questions? We’re happy to assist. Contact us at editor@insolvencyinsider.ca.
No additional materials are required, but links to supporting documents may be included where appropriate.
Need guidance? View our Sample Nominations to get an idea of format, tone, and content.
Need help preparing your entry or have questions? We’re happy to assist. Contact us at editor@insolvencyinsider.ca.
No additional materials are required, but links to supporting documents may be included where appropriate.
Need guidance? View our Sample Nominations to get an idea of format, tone, and content.
Need help preparing your entry or have questions? We’re happy to assist. Contact us at editor@insolvencyinsider.ca.
What Happens Next
Submissions will be screened by Insolvency Insider and then reviewed by our independent judging panel, composed of senior professionals from law, lending, advisory, and academia.
Judges will assess entries using structured scoring criteria tailored to each award category.
Nominees may be contacted for additional information or clarification.
Finalists for each category will be announced on January 5, 2026.
Winners will be announced live at the Canadian Insolvency Awards Gala on February 5, 2026
Please note
For the Outstanding Contribution Award, there are no set finalists or fixed number of winners. Instead, judges will recognize individuals whose sustained service and leadership merit special distinction.
To remain eligible, a representative from each finalist (excluding Outstanding Contribution nominees) must be registered to attend the Gala on February 5, 2026.
All nominations will remain confidential and will only be shared with the editorial and judging teams.
For the Outstanding Contribution Award, there are no set finalists or fixed number of winners. Instead, judges will recognize individuals whose sustained service and leadership merit special distinction.
To remain eligible, a representative from each finalist (excluding Outstanding Contribution nominees) must be registered to attend the Gala on February 5, 2026.
All nominations will remain confidential and will only be shared with the editorial and judging teams.
For the Outstanding Contribution Award, there are no set finalists or fixed number of winners. Instead, judges will recognize individuals whose sustained service and leadership merit special distinction.
To remain eligible, a representative from each finalist (excluding Outstanding Contribution nominees) must be registered to attend the Gala on February 5, 2026.
All nominations will remain confidential and will only be shared with the editorial and judging teams.
Ready to Enter?
Nominations are open until December 15, 2025. Submit your entry using the form here.
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