2007 PRISM Award Winners

The International Coach Federation-GTA Chapter is delighted to announce the winners of the 2007 PRISM Award. This award celebrates organizations who have created excellence and enhanced business performance through their commitment to coaching as a leadership strategy.

Large Business: Sysco Canada Inc.

Sysco Canada Inc. is being recognized for its three-year multi-phased leadership development initiative that was conducted during a time of unprecedented growth for the food services leader. Developed and executed by Prophet Coaching under the guidance of Cassandra L. Gierden, PCC1, the program allowed Sysco to steer its rapidly evolving executive team through several acquisitions and aggressive growth targets.

Sysco's Andrew Miller with Cassandra Gierden and the Prophet Coaching Team

Medium Business: Tribute Communities

Building on 25 years of success as one of Ontario's largest volume home builders, Tribute Communities introduced a one-year coaching program that began in the fall of 2005 and focused on the 'internal' Tribute community — the employees and organization's culture. Led by Eileen Chadnick, ACC2, ACPC3 of Big Cheese Coaching, this initiative dubbed "Building on Success through Engagement" was instrumental in creating a higher level of employee engagement and support for Tribute's purpose and overall mission.

Coach Eileen Chadnick and the Tribute Communities Team

Small Business: Impact Communications

Peterborough-based marketing and advertising company Impact Communications initiated a coaching program in 2003 when the company had just one employee. Working with Sophie Cousins-Mathewson, PCC, of Prism Group International, owner Mike Melnik has continued to foster a "think-tank" approach as new employees have come on board to encourage creative thinking and competitiveness. This ongoing initiative has laid the groundwork for continued success.

Mike Melnick (Impact Communications) and Sophie Cousins-Matthewson (Prism Group International)

Non Profit: National Ovarian Cancer Association (NOCA)

Significant growth through regional office expansion prompted CEO Elisabeth Ross to accept a donation of services from Sarah Robinson, ATC4, of A Muse Coach and Colleen Hurst, ATC, of Coach for C.H.A.N.G.E. to help the organization build a stronger foundation. By building a sense of connection between members, the coaching program enabled more efficient reporting systems and a consistent management approach across all facets of operations throughout this time of major transition. As a result of her leadership efforts, Elisabeth has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.

N.O.C.A. Team with Coaches Sarah Robinson and Colleen Hurst

2007 PRISM Keynote Speaker Brett Richards

Andrew Miller (Sysco), Mike Melnick (Impact Communications) Elizabeth Ross (NOCA) and Tom Schulz (ICF-GTA Chapter President)

Thanking the 2007 PRISM Sponsors