ICF-Toronto Chapter was founded in 1999 to promote awareness and public recognition of the value and positive impact of coaching, and cultivates a collaborative, inclusive community for Southern Ontario coaches from all schools and traditions, by: - Maintaining standards for professional coaching, set by ICF, and continually “raising the bar” - Providing professional development opportunities for its members - Celebrating organizational and member coaching achievements - Creating opportunities for research and the development of the art and science of coaching Recognized for its creativity and innovation by ICF International, ICF-Toronto Coaches, with a current membership of over 500 professional coaches in the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario, is one of the five leading international chapters. Its innovations include The PRISM Award, launched in 2001 – the highest award of the coaching profession, which recognizes coaching initiatives in organizations that have implemented coaching effectively to inspire transformation. The presentation of this unique award is one of the highlight events of the year for the Toronto chapter of the International Coach Federation. The Prism Award, adopted by the International Coach Federation, is now presented annually in many Coaching Chapters around the world.