WCGCA 2026 - Tomorrow’s Leader nomination form

Tomorrow’s Leader Award

Nomination Form
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: September 24th, 12:00pm PT
INSTRUCTIONS:

Before submitting the form:
- Gather all necessary information regarding the nominator(s) and the nominee.
When submitting the form:
- Make sure to complete all required sections. You will not be able to proceed to the next step if a section is missing or exceeds the word limit.
To resume your form later:
- Click the “Save” button.
- Select “Skip creating an account” when the window appears.
- Enter your email address. A link allowing you to resume the nomination will be sent to you.
After submitting the form:
- Keep the confirmation email. Please check your spam folder.
Need to edit the form?
- In the confirmation email, click “Edit submission” You will then be able to retrieve the form and make the necessary changes.
No new submissions and/or revisions will be accepted after the nomination deadline.

ELIGIBILITY: All In-House Counsel called in 2018 or later, regardless of position.

The role and stature of General Counsel has grown enormously during the last 30 years. The Tomorrow’s Leader award seeks to recognize individuals who will help continue this evolution into the future.

Seeking to highlight and encourage a leader of the general counsel bar of tomorrow in his/her growth and development, judges will be looking for counsel that has been called to a Canadian Bar from 2018 or later. Nominated counsel will not only demonstrate superior legal capability but also demonstrate great leadership through actions and attitude when facing significant transactions or litigation that affects the business.

Previous Tomorrow’s Leader Award Recipients:

2024 – Mark Tallon, People Corporation

2022 – Atoussa Mahmoudpour - Formerly WELL Health Technologies Corp.

2019 – Tolek M. Strukoff, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited

2017 – Siobhan Galbraith, Schlumberger Canada Ltd.

2015 – Chris Hoeschen, UrtheCast Corp

2013 – Salman Manki, Westport Innovations Inc.

2011 – Lisa Skakun, Coast Capital Savings Credit Union

2009 – Darren Watt, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc.

Please ensure you address the following areas in your nomination:

- Description of nominee’s role
- Description of nominee’s company/division
- Nominee’s accomplishments/transactions
- Awards/Recognition
- Quotes & References

Nominator
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Job Title
Law Firm/Company
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Relationship to nominee
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Job Title
- Law Firm/Company
- Email
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
- Relationship to nominee
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Job Title
- Law Firm/Company
- Email
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
- Relationship to nominee
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Job Title
- Law Firm/Company
- Email
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
- Relationship to nominee
- Full Name
  
  First NameLast Name
- Job Title
- Law Firm/Company
- Email
  example@example.com
- Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
- Relationship to nominee

Nominee
Full Name

First NameLast Name
Job Title
Company
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone numberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Year called to the Bar
Province

DESCRIPTION OF NOMINEE’S ROLE:

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DESCRIPTION OF NOMINEE’S COMPANY/DIVISION:

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NOMINEE’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS/TRANSACTIONS:

0/500
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:

0/300
QUOTES & REFERENCES:

0/400
Should be Empty: