AMBA celebrate the achievements and successes of outstanding Mortgage Brokers across the province through AMBACelebrates – our awards and recognition program.
Once a year, a select group of AMBA members are recognized for exemplifying AMBA’s values and demonstrating excellence through 10 awards in six different categories.
Nominations are open until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Award winners will be announced at AMBA’s Awards + Recognition Gala in Calgary on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Click here for the full list of AMBA awards, definitions and criteria.
Once a year, a select group of AMBA members are recognized for exemplifying AMBA’s values and demonstrating excellence through 10 awards in six different categories.
Nominations are open until March 31 at 11:59 p.m. Award winners will be announced at AMBA’s Awards + Recognition Gala in Calgary on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
Click here for the full list of AMBA awards, definitions and criteria.
Award Categories
Mentorship
AMBACelebrates members who are committed to enhancing the mortgage industry, epitomize excellence in professional leadership, instill a high expectation of ethical responsibility in their mentees, and inspire others to reach their goals.
Professionalism
AMBACelebrates industry professionals who are dedicated to enhancing the mortgage industry through professional development, industry engagement and operational support.
Community Impact
AMBACelebrates members who make outstanding contributions of personal time and effort for the benefit of others in their community.
New Professionals
AMBACelebrates new professionals who stand out from their peers by inspiring others through their steadfast pursuit of excellence in the mortgage industry.
Brokers Choice
AMBACelebrates members who cultivate positive and inspiring relationships with their peers by embodying AMBA’s values.
Lifetime Achievement
AMBACelebrates outstanding members who operate with integrity and have made significant and sustained contributions to the mortgage industry.
The lifetime achievement award is AMBA’s most coveted accolade. This prestigious award shines a spotlight on the career contributions of mortgage professionals who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the betterment of the mortgage industry. It is only awarded to members who have shown outstanding, dedication, commitment, and professionalism throughout their career.
AMBACelebrates members who are committed to enhancing the mortgage industry, epitomize excellence in professional leadership, instill a high expectation of ethical responsibility in their mentees, and inspire others to reach their goals.
- Broker-Owner Mentorship Award
Awarded to the broker-owner who consistently demonstrates exemplary, sustained commitment to mentoring and inspires leadership to brokers within their brokerage. - Peer Mentorship Award
Awarded to a practicing mortgage broker who consistently demonstrates exemplary, sustained commitment to mentoring and inspires leadership to other brokers without expectation of compensation. - Industry Professional Mentorship Award
Awarded to the industry partner who consistently demonstrates exemplary, sustained commitment to mentoring and inspires leadership to mortgage industry members without expectation of compensation.
Professionalism
AMBACelebrates industry professionals who are dedicated to enhancing the mortgage industry through professional development, industry engagement and operational support.
- Professional Development Award
Awarded to the mortgage broker or broker-owner who demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. - Association Supporter Award
Awarded to the AMBA member who consistently demonstrates a commitment to the betterment of their professional association (AMBA) through volunteering, long-term membership and engagement. - Support Staff Award
Awarded to support staff of an AMBA member who consistently demonstrates excellence in providing organizational or administrative support to a brokerage or company.
Community Impact
AMBACelebrates members who make outstanding contributions of personal time and effort for the benefit of others in their community.
- Community Impact Award
Awarded to the AMBA member who demonstrates ongoing excellence in community impact activities.
New Professionals
AMBACelebrates new professionals who stand out from their peers by inspiring others through their steadfast pursuit of excellence in the mortgage industry.
- New Mortgage Broker Award
Awarded to a new mortgage broker and AMBA member who consistently pursues excellence in their business through a professional and ethical manner.
Brokers Choice
AMBACelebrates members who cultivate positive and inspiring relationships with their peers by embodying AMBA’s values.
- Mortgage Broker of the Year
Awarded to the mortgage broker who is selected by their peers to be a living example of AMBA’s values. - Industry Partner of the Year
Awarded to the industry partner who is selected by their peers to be a living example of AMBA’s values.
Lifetime Achievement
AMBACelebrates outstanding members who operate with integrity and have made significant and sustained contributions to the mortgage industry.
The lifetime achievement award is AMBA’s most coveted accolade. This prestigious award shines a spotlight on the career contributions of mortgage professionals who have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the betterment of the mortgage industry. It is only awarded to members who have shown outstanding, dedication, commitment, and professionalism throughout their career.
- Bill Patton – Member of the Year Award
Like the awards namesake, this accolade is awarded to a member who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the betterment of the mortgage industry.
About Bill Patton
Bill Patton was a member of the AMBA Board of Directors for eight years. AMBA honored him at their 2007 Annual General Meeting in Red Deer by presenting him with the first annual lifetime achievement award. He was a very active member of the Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders (CIMBL later to become CAAMP). He was inducted into the CAAMP Hall of Fame in December 2007. Other honors included the Integrity Award presented by the Rotary Club of Calgary West. Bill taught the Mortgage Associates Program at Mount Royal College for 12 years until 2006.
An active member of his community, in 1981, Bill along with his son started the “Eagles learn to skate” program that taught four-to-six-year old’s how to “hockey skate” and in 2006 Bill was honored for this ongoing achievement to recognize his 25 years as “Coach Bill.” The Tribute to Bill included speeches by students, parents, and work associates and was featured on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. A Scholarship was created in Bill’s names by the trails West Hockey Association – The Coach Bill Hockey Learn to Skate Scholarship that aims to help underprivileged children participate in the game of hockey.
A true professional, Bill’s passion for people was evident in every aspect of his work. Bill left his mark in the mortgage industry by leading by example.
Bill Patton was a member of the AMBA Board of Directors for eight years. AMBA honored him at their 2007 Annual General Meeting in Red Deer by presenting him with the first annual lifetime achievement award. He was a very active member of the Canadian Institute of Mortgage Brokers and Lenders (CIMBL later to become CAAMP). He was inducted into the CAAMP Hall of Fame in December 2007. Other honors included the Integrity Award presented by the Rotary Club of Calgary West. Bill taught the Mortgage Associates Program at Mount Royal College for 12 years until 2006.
An active member of his community, in 1981, Bill along with his son started the “Eagles learn to skate” program that taught four-to-six-year old’s how to “hockey skate” and in 2006 Bill was honored for this ongoing achievement to recognize his 25 years as “Coach Bill.” The Tribute to Bill included speeches by students, parents, and work associates and was featured on CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada. A Scholarship was created in Bill’s names by the trails West Hockey Association – The Coach Bill Hockey Learn to Skate Scholarship that aims to help underprivileged children participate in the game of hockey.
A true professional, Bill’s passion for people was evident in every aspect of his work. Bill left his mark in the mortgage industry by leading by example.
