About Audrey Award

The Audrey Award recognizes an outstanding person in British Columbia’s advertising and media industry who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, professional excellence and a commitment to advancing others

As part of the process, we are seeking a long list of nominees for the committee to choose from.

By filling out the below you are indicating you have a leader you would like to see win and are willing to help the committee select this year’s winner.

Process

  • NOW – SEPTEMBER 20 | Long List Generation
  • SEPTEMBER 20 | Committee Shortlisting
  • OCTOBER 1-30 | Detailed Nomination Process — we will follow up with shortlisted nominators to fill out a more detailed Nomination
  • NOV 1 | Winner Selection
  • NOV 27 | Winner Announced at ABCOM Holiday.

 

If your nomination is selected to proceed please keep the below in mind.

NOMINATIONS MUST INCLUDE

  • Information about Nominee
  • Examples of Criteria
  • One key contact — please do not submit more than one nomination for the same Nominee
  • Up to 5 letters of support (submitted at end of form)- if you have additional supporting letter they will be considered but please label document Additional

NOMINATION QUESTIONS

  • Describe how the nominee has demonstrated mentorship and supported the next generation of media professionals. (/20)
    Beyond mentorship, describe the nominee’s leadership and impact on the media industry (/20)
    Provide examples of the nominee’s integrity, fairness, and professional reputation. (/20)
    List any volunteering, committee work, or contributions to industry organizations the nominee has participated in. . (/10)
    Briefly summarize why this individual should receive the Audrey Award. (500 words max) (/30)

PROCESS

In order to ensure nominations are reviewed as fairly as possible a committee will be struck annually comprised of:

  • Current ABCOM President
  • 3 ABCOM board members as nominated by the Board
  • 3 Senior Industry Leaders
  • 3 Past Audrey Winners

All shortlisted nominations will be held for 2 years.

Mike Searson

2025 Winner

2025 Winner

Mike Searson was the 2025 winner of the Audrey Award.

Mike has built a culture of openness, honesty, and trust. Approachable at every level, he encourages dialogue, values diverse perspectives, and sees every experience as an opportunity to learn.

A passionate advocate for talent development, Mike hires for curiosity and potential, then provides the mentorship and support people need to thrive. His impact extends beyond Corus through guest lectures, industry conferences, podcasts, and advisory roles. His greatest legacy is the many professionals who credit him with shaping their careers—and who now carry forward his values of collaboration, integrity, and supportive leadership.

Peter Kambo

2023 Winner

Past Winners

Past recipients of the Audrey Award include – (Since 1988) :

Darrel Shee, Jim Stovin, Martha King, Jim Crawford, Alden Diehl, John Newbery, Ray Dagg, Frank Jobes, Red Robinson, Joyce Shea, Terry Dinsmore, Al Anaka, Smita Patel, Warren Morgan, David Stanger, Michael Godin, Ian Grant, Ruth Powell, Steve Vrlak, Mel Sprackman, Doug Elphick, Joyce Taylor-Bauer, Joe Balango, Peter Alpen, Barry O’Donnell, Dan McAllister, Nick Misisco, Ron Jacques, Carrie Barlow, Cam Iverson & Stuart Ince, John Voiles, and David St. Laurent, Peter Kambo