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CERIC is now accepting nominations for its flagship honour, the Etta St. John Wileman Award for Outstanding Achievement in Career Development. The award celebrates the remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to career development in Canada.
This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on those who:
- Made an impact through outstanding service, community engagement, advocacy or education
- Inspired and mentored colleagues, students or clients
- Advocated for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership and commitment to enhancing the field of career development?
The Wileman Award, named after early 20th-century Canadian career development advocate Etta St. John Wileman, is more than a recognition – it’s a celebration of the outstanding achievement within our profession.
Inclusive and accessible
Recent updates to the award criteria reflect CERIC’s ongoing efforts to make the award more inclusive and accessible. These changes recognize the breadth of career development work being done by professionals at all levels, regardless of their role or organizational position.
Honour excellence, inspire future leaders
Recent recipients of the award include visionary leaders such last year’s trailblazing honouree Sareena Hopkins. Her career has played a defining role in Canada’s career development ecosystem, reflecting a rare integration of vision, evidence and action.
Submit a nomination
CERIC welcomes nominations from across the country and encourages colleagues to highlight peers whose dedication and influence deserve national recognition. The recipient will be celebrated at Cannexus27, Canada’s Career Development Conference.
Nominations are open until October 5, 2026. By nominating someone, you help us recognize and uplift the voices and efforts of those dedicated to advancing career development in Canada. Let’s honour their achievements and spark inspiration across our community.