Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards
The Inclusive Employer Excellence Awards recognize businesses that are committed to hiring people with barriers to employment. They are presented in partnership with Communitas Supportive Care Society.
“Success depends on a leader who can look past stereotypes and stigma to the unique talent that each person has.”
2019 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
Creative Workplace Solutions
Community Champion for Inclusive Employment
- Leslie Lessing of Liberty Tax Service
Emergent Inclusive Employer
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award

2018 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
Innovation in Inclusive Hiring
Creative Workplace Solutions
Corporate Leadership in Inclusive Hiring
- Starbucks (2 local locations)
Individual Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award

2017 Award Recipients
Outstanding Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
Innovation in Inclusive Hiring
Creative Workplace Solutions
Corporate Leadership in Inclusive Hiring
Individual Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
- Joelle Rowat of Carillion Canada
Inclusive Employer of the Year Award
