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ICF Award Winners by Year

Explore all the recipients of ICF Awards since 2005. Note that the Circle of Distinction and Young Leader awards were offered between 2018 – 2022 only.

2019-2021

  • International Prism Award

    2021

    Tata Consultancy Services | Read the Case Study
    TD Bank Group – North American Contact Centre | Read the Case Study

    In 2021, ICF also recognized a Special Response to COVID Pandemic Honorable Mention. This was awarded to F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd., Roche Italia and the Global Rare Conditions Teams for their notable response during these challenging times.

    2020

    International Trade Administration | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    Vancouver Coastal Health | Read the Case Study

    Celebrated Nominees
    Cleveland Clinic | Read the Case Study
    SAP SE | Read the Case Study
    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Read the Case Study
    Tata Consultancy Services | Read the Case Study

    2019

    Procore Technologies, Inc. | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    Salud Integral en la Montaña (SIM) | Read the Case Study

    Celebrated Nominees
    Convene | Read the Case Study
    Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) | Read the Case Study
    Saudi Telecom Company (STC) | Read the Case Study

  • Circle of Distinction Award

    Note that this award was only offered from 2018 – 2022. See the 2022 winners.

    2021

    Svetlana Chumakova, MCC (Russia)
    Svetlana was the first credentialed coach in Russia and founded the first native Russian coaching school in 1997. In addition, Svetlana organized the first coaching conferences in Moscow and St. Petersburg and has developed an independent Coaching Leaders Award in Russia.

    Marilyn O’Hearne, MCC (USA)
    Marilyn is one of the pioneering advocates for a diverse, inclusive coaching profession as well as integrating coaching and cultural competencies. She wrote Breaking Free from Bias, (three) book chapters and has delivered 50 programs and interviews, many for ICF chapters globally, as well as developing her own Culturally Intelligent programs for coaches and leaders. Her service as a leader includes both ICF and ACTO boards, the ICF Advance Cultural Competency Advisory Team, and serving as an ICF Coaching Ambassador in Latin America and Asia Pacific.

    2019

    • Wai K. Leong, MCC (Malaysia)
    • Patricia Mathews, MCC (USA)
    • Sue McMahon, PCC (USA)
    • Meryl Moritz, MCC (USA)
    • Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D., MCC (USA)
    • Dave Wondra, PCC (USA)

    2018

    • Teri-E Belf, MCC (USA)
    • Judy Feld, MCC (USA)
    • Damian Goldvarg, Ph.D., MCC (Argentina/USA)
    • Keiko Hirano, MCC (Japan)
    • Patrick Williams, Ed.D., MCC (USA)
    • Beverley Alridge Wright, PCC (USA)
  • Young Leader Award

    Note that this award was only offered from 2018 – 2022.  See the 2022 winners.

    2021

    Johana Alvarado, PCC (Costa Rica)
    Johana has led coaching efforts throughout all of Central America and has participated in press interviews to share updated information about the scope of the discipline of coaching, to enhance the industry’s credibility. She has conducted over 5,000 hours of direct coaching over the past 12 years, impacting individuals, groups and teams alike.

    Ester Landa, MCC (Russia / USA)
    Ester has worked in several countries and has proven to be a role model for young coaches across the world. Her time has been dedicated to several pro bono coaching activities, aimed to enhance public good. Additionally, Ester has presented coaching, mentoring and supervision demo-sessions at many conferences in an effort to promote high professional standards and introduce colleagues to new methodologies, coaching trends and niches.

    Tomas Pesek, ACC (Slovakia)
    Tomas runs a dedicated long-term training program to upskill youth workers in the coaching discipline to better support young people. Additionally, he has partnered with innovative teachers and mentors across Slovakia to help equip them with coaching skills and methods, while concurrently exploring the potential of integrating these principles in formal education. He also contributes to several other efforts for organizations including the European Union, Erasmus+, and more.

    Lenka Zelingrova, PCC (Czech Republic)
    Lenka is a founding member of the ICF Czech Chapter and has been representing the ICF core values for 15 years. She has developed a specialized coaching program for the blind and is the founder and CEO of Koucink Centrum in Prague, where she provides coaching for corporate clients, and founded the Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH) Coaching Training School.

    2019

    • Gaurav Arora, MCC (India)
    • Jaya Bhateja, MCC (India)
    • Rey Castellanos, PCC (USA)
    • Samer Hassan, MCC (Egypt)
    • Dr. Zach Prosser, PCC (USA)
    • Ozlem Sarioglu, PCC (Turkey)

    2018

    • Rodrigo Acevedo, ACC (Uruguay)
    • Elena Chelokidi, PCC (Russia)
    • Shweta Handa-Gupta, MCC (India)
    • Dr. Paras, MCC (India)
    • Flame Schoeder, PCC (USA)
    • Mariya Staykova, PCC (Bulgaria)

2012-2018

  • International Prism Award

    2018

    Ireland’s Health Service Executive | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    University of British Columbia | Read the Case Study

    2017

    AFCC Automotive Fuel Cell Cooperation Corp. | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    EY | Read the Case Study

    2016

    GlaxoSmithKline | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mentions
    Beyond Emancipation | Read the Case Study
    Coca-Cola HBC Russia | Read the Case Study

    2015

    Rogers Communications | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    SAP | Read the Case Study

    2014

    J.K. Organisation | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    CareSource | Read the Case Study

    2013

    Isikkent Schools | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    Defense Acquisition University | Read the Case Study

    2012

    Banner Health | Read the Case Study
    United Nations Secretariat | Read the Case Study
    Roche Turkey | Read the Case Study

    Honorable Mention
    Royal Australian Navy

  • Chair's Award

    2017

    Hilary Oliver, PCC

    2017 ICF Global Board Chair Hilary Oliver, PCC, elected to present the 2017 Chair’s Award to all ICF Members around the globe, in recognition of the work they each do daily to advance the mission and vision of ICF.

    Hilary made the announcement during the August 24, 2017, opening session of ICF Converge in Washington, DC, USA. In lieu of a traditional trophy, she shared with Converge attendees a sculpture that was gifted to the ICF Global Board by ICF Poland in March 2017. Converge attendees had the opportunity to take selfies with the sculpture during the event.

    As a token of appreciation, ICF Members were mailed a bookmark inspired by the design of the sculpture. Members are encouraged to take selfies of their own with the bookmark and share it on social media using #ElevateICF

    2016

    ICF Bangkok Leadership Team (Thailand)

    2015

    William Arruda (USA) and McIlheney (United Kingdom)

    2014

    Kees de Vries, PCC (Netherlands)

    2013

    ICF Markers Core Team

    2012

    Dora Hegedüs, ACC (Hungary)

2005-2011

  • International Prism Award

    2011

    JOEY RESTAURANT GROUP
    BC Housing of Canada

    2010

    Genetech, Inc.
    The TINE Group | Read the Case Study

    2009

    ibm.com (North America)
    Solaglas Windowcare (United Kingdom)

    2008

    British Broadcasting Corporation
    SYSCO Food Services of Canada

    2007

    NASA (APPEL 4-D Systems)
    Deloitte and Touche

    2006

    University of Texas at Dallas (UTD)
    Verizon Business

    2005

    IBM
    MCI

  • Chair's Award

    2011

    Peter Goryalov and Irina Goryalova (Bulgaria)

    2010

    Kim Freedman (USA)

    2009

    Josie McLean, PCC (Australia)

    2008

    Neil Scotton, ACC (United Kingdom)

    2007

    Sir John Whitmore (United Kingdom)

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