WGCC HALL OF DISTINCTION & VANGUARD AWARD

Sponsored by ZSA

The WGCC Hall of Distinction & Vanguard Award
Sponsored by ZSA

The WGCC Hall of Distinction and Vanguard Award sponsored by ZSA honours trailblazing women being recognized as leaders whose vision, integrity, and impact have helped shape the GC profession in Canada. These honorees exemplify the values this award stands for. Established and led the WGCC as its Founding Directors and Presidents since its incorporation in 2016. In years to come, the Vanguard Award will be awarded to a WGCC member who makes significant contributions to the GC profession and their peers, based on specific criteria that will be announced alongside upcoming call for 2026 nominations.  Every year, the Vanguard Award recipient will be added to the WGCC Hall of Distinction.

Inaugural 2025 Award Recipients


julia shin doi

The Honourable Justice
Julia S. Shin Doi

Judge
Ontario Superior Court of Justice


bindu cudjoe

Bindu Cudjoe

Principal and Strategic Advisor
Bindustries Consulting Inc


cheryl foy

Cheryl A. Foy

President
Strategic Governance Consulting Services Ltd


elspeth hagan

Elspeth Hagan

Senior Counsel
TD Bank Financial Group


alexa abiscott

Alexa Abiscott

Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
ApplyBoard

 

lara speirs

Lara Speirs

Chief Legal Officer & EVP Public Affairs
Randstad

 

heather mullen

Heather L. Mullen

VP, Law & Corporate Secretary (Canada), US Legal Lead Customer Development
Kenvue Canada