Released on = February 10, 2006, 10:25 am

Press Release Author = Sue Edwards, ICF-GTA Prism Awards Public Relations and Media
Chair

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = RECEIVE RECOGNITION FOR YOUR COMPANY'S ACHIEVEMENTS THROUGH
COACHING

Press Release Body = How has the power of coaching resulted in positive impact for
your organization?
What further value could you create by being publicly honored for these achievements?

The Greater Toronto Chapter of the International Coach Federation is pleased to
announce that nominations are now open for the sixth annual Prism Award. The Prism
Award is presented to organizations that have enhanced excellence and business
achievement through their commitment to coaching as a leadership strategy.

Last year's winners include the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, PaulJoy Management
Inc., Sanofi Pasteur, University Health Network (Nursing). This year there are four
categories including:
. small business
. public sector
. not-for-profit
. large business.
Nominations open January 30th and will continue until March 20th, 2006. Winners and
finalists will be announced in April 2006.
Here\'s what one of the previous winners says about winning the award:
University Health Network (Nursing) Project Leader : \"The [coaching program] has had
a very positive impact on UHN in providing nursing leaders across the Network with
the knowledge, skills and tools to be a career coach. The support they provide staff
has been highly valuable. Receiving the PRISM Award was very rewarding and provided
us with the recognition of the importance in providing this kind of professional
development support to retain our staff.\" Consultants-Donnerwheeler: \"As the
external coach consultants, the Prism Award demonstrated to us and our clients that
our Coach Mastery Program was an innovative and practical strategy that had a
positive impact on the organization. Having this acknowledged by the larger coaching
community is just the kind of encouragement we need to keep us moving forward.\" Gail
Donner and Mary Wheeler


Why nominate your company or an organization you know? Award winning organizations
demonstrate that they are doing cutting-edge work through coaching that enhances
bottom-line results and generates value for employees, clients and customers alike.

On May 12, 2006 the Prism Award will be presented to this year\'s winners at the
Ontario Club. We are excited to announce that Lance Secretan an award-winning
author, teacher and corporate mentor will be joining us as our keynote speaker. He
will share thoughts from his newest book, ONE: The Art and Practice of Conscious
Leadership.

For more information on the Prism Award, nomination criteria and frequently asked
questions, visit: http://www.gtacoaches.com/prism/

For media contact or interviews, please call Sue Edwards, ICF-GTA Prism Awards
Public Relations and Media Chair, at (905)336-6129 or email
info@development-by-design.com.

Nominate your company today.
Your achievements could be publicly celebrated this May!

Web Site = http://www.gtacoaches.com/prism/

Contact Details = For media contact or interviews, please call Sue Edwards, ICF-GTA
Prism Awards Public Relations and Media Chair, at (905)336-6129 or email
info@development-by-design.com.