CIA President’s Award
Established in 1998, the CIA President’s Award is granted to individuals who have made a significant impact on actuarial practice in Canada. Recipients of this award are selected by the CIA President for their passion and dedication to the actuarial profession, and for demonstrating a commitment to the CIA’s vision of financial security for all Canadians.
2025 recipient
The 2025 President’s Award was presented to Michel Simard in recognition of his exceptional leadership, dedication and transformative contributions to the CIA over his more than 14 years as the Institute’s Executive Director.
Michel’s tenure as the leader of the CIA Head Office was defined by steady growth and a deep commitment to the public interest. Known for his inclusive and motivating style, he built a high-performing team and earned respect across Canada and internationally.
Michel brought legal insight and strategic vision to his role, helping the CIA reach important milestones and strengthen its impact. He championed professionalism, upheld high standards, and led with warmth, generosity and genuine care.
President’s Award Recipients
| 2025 | Michel Simard |
| 2023 | Steve Bocking, Marie-Andrée Boucher, Sarah Chevalier, Simon Guénette, Satnam MacLean, Cynthia Potts, Les Rehbeli |
| 2022 | André Choquet, Gaetano Geretto, Catherine Jacques-Brissette, Karen Lockridge |
| 2021 | Claude Castonguay (posthumously) |
| 2020 | Yvon Charest |
| 2019 | Jean-Claude Ménard |
| 2018 | David Hart |
| 2017 | Jacques Tremblay, Lynn Blackburn |
| 2016 | Brian Burnell |
| 2015 | Robert Brown, Jim Christie, Micheline Dionne, Michael Hale, A. David Pelletier, Nancy Yake |
| 2012 | Nicholas Bauer |
| 2007 | Jean-Louis Massé |
| 2006 | Allan Brender |
| 2005 | Claude Lamoureux |
| 2004 | Rick Neugebauer |
| 2003 | Kenneth Clark, James Paterson |
| 2002 | Yves Guérard |
| 2001 | Hugh White |
| 2000 | Morris Chambers |
| 1999 | Rob Dowsett |
| 1998 | Paul McCrossan |