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CFNIL names new president

Announcing New Leadership for CFNIL

James Patterson, longstanding member of the CFNIL team, has been named its next president.

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Excalibur & Excelsior Awards

Excalibur & Excelsior Awards Event

Learn more about the Excalibur and Excelsior Awards, including past recipients, nomination timeline and guidelines, and this year's event.

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