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Governance & Judging

The Mortgage Awards of Excellence judging panel is composed of respected industry leaders with renowned business expertise, integrity, and entrepreneurial insight. Each committee plays a vital role in maintaining the transparency, fairness, and credibility of the awards process, ensuring every nomination is evaluated with professionalism and impartiality.

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Board of Directors

Executive Leadership

Kristy-Lynn Maxwell – Verico Financial (Chair)

Michelle Campbell – Mortgage District Inc. (MA) (Vice Chair)

Emily St. Pierre – AMBA (Treasurer)

Directors

Lucy Biocca – DLC Expert Financial

Carla Giles – CMBA-BC

Natasha Gemby – First National Financial LP

Vanessa Maglioli – Home Trust

Dustan Woodhouse – Be A Better Broker

Invited Guest

Meghan Delany – Mortgage Professionals Canada (Acting Secretary)

Judging Panel

The Mortgage Awards of Excellence are evaluated by an independent panel of respected leaders from outside the mortgage industry. These individuals bring deep knowledge, unbiased insight, and a commitment to fairness. The full list of 2025 judges will be posted here once appointments are finalized.

Awards & Judging Committee

Chair

Vanessa Maglioli – Home Trust Company

Members

Prakash Bector – Equitable Bank

Jared Dreyer – Verico Financial Group

Natasha Gemby – First National Financial LP

Anne Jones – Equitable Bank

Veronica Love – TMG The Mortgage Group

Martin Marshall – Verico Financial Group

Christa Mitchell – TMG The Mortgage Group

Paula Needler – SafeBridge Financial Group

Rose Pallotto – Bridgewater Bank

Peter Quinn – Multi-Prêts Commercial

Tammy Poirier – TMG The Mortgage Group

Events & Sponsorship Committee

Co-Chairs

Lucy Biocca – DLC Expert Financial

Kristy-Lynn Maxwell – Verico Financial

Members

Sonia Aguiar – Alberta Mortgage Brokers Association

Alexandra Button – Mortgage Architects – A Better Way

Veronica Love – TMG The Mortgage Group

Rose Pallotto – Bridgewater Bank

Peter Quinn – Multi-Prêts Commercial

Maxime St-Laurent – M3 Financial Group

Christa Mitchell – TMG The Mortgage Group

Dustan Woodhouse – Be A Better Broker

Marketing Committee

Chair

Vanessa Maglioli – Home Trust

Members

Maxime St-Laurent – M3 Financial Group

Programs & Process Committee

Chair

Kristy-Lynn Maxwell – Verico Financial Group

Members

Lowell Harding – Tango Financial

Rose Pallotto – Bridgewater Bank

Nominations & Scoring Committee

Chair

Michelle Campbell – Mortgage District Inc.

Members

Elton Balcombe – Finastra

Ivy Budisavljevic – Sagen

Barbara Cook – BMO

Heather Fortier – Mortgage Professionals Canada

Frank Giacomini – RFA

Bud Jorgenson – TMG The Mortgage Group

Veronica Love – TMG The Mortgage Group

Vanessa Maglioli – Home Trust

Martin Marshall – Verico Financial Group

Lee-Ann McEllister – MCAP

Jill Moellering – Mortgage Architects

Eric Poblete – Equifax

Rose Pallotto – Bridgewater Bank

Caroline Rapson – Centum Financial Group

Michele Steko – Sherwood Mortgage Group