Do you know someone who has demonstrated a novel approach and contributed toward breaking new ground towards a desired, sustainable future for strategic charitable giving in Canada?
CAGP’s newest award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated impact that moves the dial and inspires new paths forward on CAGP’s vision for a more generous and just society. Their initiative shows great potential to be scaled and adopted across the strategic gift planning space for larger sector impact. Their efforts exemplify innovation and creativity, taking courageous risks, and embody CAGP’s values of belonging, generosity, equity, and leadership.
This award was introduced to complement the existing suite of CAGP awards by creating a meaningful opportunity to recognize the outstanding actions and potential of those who are newer to working in strategic gift planning.
If you would like to nominate an individual who you feel deserves special recognition as Emerging Catalyst, please complete the online Nomination Form.
Deadline for nominations: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026.
Complete the Nomination Form →
Nomination Criteria
To be considered for the Emerging Catalyst Award, successful candidates will excel in a majority of the below criteria:
- Demonstrate innovative and creative approaches to charitable gift planning that have implications to make a meaningful difference across the sector.
- Demonstrate a notable contribution to the advancement of strategic charitable giving that serves as a model for others to adopt.
- Demonstrate courageous risk taking in pursuit of growth and progress.
- Demonstrate leadership qualities.
- Practice and operate in an exemplary and unquestionably ethical manner.
- Dedicate their energy, vision, time and talent toward building a more just and generous society.
Special Consideration
In consideration of CAGP’s priorities and interests related to diversity, equity and inclusion, candidates who embody consideration for the perspectives, needs, or wellbeing of groups that are traditionally under-represented will be given special consideration.
A nominee for the Emerging Catalyst Award may be:
- An individual employed or volunteering at a charity or nonprofit organization.
- A professional advisor among the disciplines serving philanthropy.
- A fundraising / planned giving consultant or others whose work supports philanthropy and strategic charitable giving.
- Educators at schools, colleges, and universities.
- Others whose work supports philanthropy or strategic charitable giving.
Notes
- Nominees need not be an active member of CAGP.
- Current members of the CAGP National Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.
- Nominations for unsuccessful candidates will not be carried forward to a future year.
- It is strongly preferred that recipients be attending the CAGP Annual National Conference to receive their Award in person.