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  • Buying a Home
    • Why Work With a Mortgage Broker?
    • Steps to Mortgage Approval
    • Understanding Mortgages >
      • Mortgage Types & Rates
      • Being a Responsible Borrower
      • Your Mortgage Contract
      • Being Aware of Risks
    • Mortgage Insurance
    • Real Estate Fraud
    • Find a Mortgage Broker
  • For Mortgage Brokers
    • Our Role in Advocacy
    • Why Join AMBA?
    • Benefits of Membership >
      • Professional Development
      • Make Connections
      • Make a Difference
    • Affinity Program >
      • E&O Insurance
      • Health & Dental Insurance
      • Home & Auto Insurance
    • RECA Guides & Industry Tools
    • Become a Member
    • Member Portal Login
  • Join Our Industry
    • Apply for Mortgage Courses
    • Why Become a Mortgage Broker
    • Licensing Information
    • Join a Member Company
    • Industry Job Board
    • Newly Licenced >
      • Finding a Brokerage
  • Events & News
    • Event Calendar
    • Awards & Recognition
    • Annual Conference
    • Blogs & Articles
    • Industry News
  • About Us
    • Our Mission & Strategic Plan
    • Board of Directors
    • 2023 Board of Directors Elections >
      • Candidates
    • Committees >
      • Governance Committee
      • Professional Standards Committee
      • Audit, Finance & Risk Committee
      • Education & Professional Development Committee
      • Awards & Recognition Committee
      • DEI Advisory Committee
      • Join a Committee
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Awards & Recognition

​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. 
Nominate now!

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.

  • 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.
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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.
Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association
7326 10th Street NE, Suite 310  |  Calgary, AB T2E 8W1
Phone: (587) 774-9828 | info@amba.ca
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