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Winner
Sincerely, Katherine.: Life, Gender, Inclusivity, and Leadership for the Future
Katherine Dudtschak
As one of Canada’s most senior and recognized corporate executives, Katherine Dudtschak had a masculine name and appearance that did not reflect her truth. But everything changed in a moment when a gender inclusivity poster spoke to a truth she’d buried deep inside. She saw Katherine: the woman and the essence of who she had always been. At 50, she affirmed her gender, coming out as Katherine to the corporate world in front of 80,000 colleagues. Her courage proved that authenticity and leadership are not only compatible but essential. Katherine ignited change, inspiring a more inclusive and compassionate approach to leadership. Sincerely, Katherine. is a story of resilience, self-love, and the profound impact of leading with authenticity, inclusivity, and purpose. She inspires each of us to foster a harmony within ourselves, and with each other and the natural world we are part of and share.
Winner
The Money Dilemma: My Unlikely Path to Wealth, Philanthropy, and Peace
Frank Giustra
From the mines to the movie studio to the global stage, Frank Giustra’s journey reveals what wealth can—and can’t—buy. A gripping story of reinvention, philanthropy, and finding meaning beyond money. The Money Dilemma recounts Giustra’s gradual understanding that the best use of excess wealth is to seek to improve the world that our children will inherit. It’s a warts-and-all account of a uniquely fascinating, never-boring life.
Finalist
The Grace In The Grind: A faithful path to building a business without losing your soul, your family, or your purpose
Amber Renee Terschluse
The Grace in the Grind helps readers build meaningful success without sacrificing their faith, family, health, or purpose. Through real-life lessons from entrepreneurship, leadership, marriage, and personal growth, the book teaches readers how to navigate stress, uncertainty, and responsibility with resilience and grace. It encourages better decision-making, stronger leadership, healthier priorities, and a long-term perspective that can lead to greater personal and professional success. The book helps business owners avoid costly mistakes driven by burnout, fear, or misplaced priorities, while teaching stewardship, integrity, and sustainable growth. Readers learn how to manage pressure, protect relationships, and develop habits that support emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. Ultimately, The Grace in the Grind demonstrates that true success is not measured solely by profit or achievement, but by becoming the person God created you to be.