2014 National Philanthropy Day and Excellence in Philanthropy Awards: AFP-Quebec pays tribute to the commitment of exceptional individuals and organizations

MONTREAL, Nov. 12, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ - This Friday, November 14^th, media representatives are invited to the 2014 National Philanthropy Day organized by the Quebec Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-Quebec), which will take place as of 11 :00 a.m. at the Omni Mont-Royal Hotel, located at 1050, Sherbrooke Street West in Montreal.

The AFP-Quebec will welcome as speakers two inspiring patrons who build our future, Mrs. Sheila Kussner, Founding chair of Hope and Cope and Mr. Pierre Lassonde, President of Franco-Nevada Corporation. A tribute will also be made to Mrs. Phyllis Lambert, Founding Director Emeritus of the Canadian Center for Architecture, in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the development of our society.

The 2014 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards will be presented on this occasion, recognizing the exemplary commitment of organizations and individuals who by their involvement in the community contribute significantly to the betterment of our world.

"It is thanks to the important contributions of generous individuals and corporations that the society we wish for is being built. " affirms Mr. Denis Lalonde, AFP-Quebec's Chairman of the Board. "Philanthropists carry the dreams that support the growth of our organizations in the service of others. We congratulate the 2014 winners, whom truly represent an example for all of us."                                                                                                     

The recipients of the 2014 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards are:

• Award for Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: Andrée Robert and Jacques Chartrand, Giant Steps and EMERGO Foundations
• Award for Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year: Marie-Berthe and Yves Des Groseillers
• Award for Outstanding Corporation of the Year (over 250 employees): Groupe Jean Coutu (PJC) inc.
• Award for Outstanding Corporation of the Year (less than 250 employees):  Bijoux Caroline Néron
• Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (18 to 35 years old): Executive Committee, "Let's Bond" event
• Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy (less than 18 years): Éloïse Beaupré
• Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Career: Marc Weinstein, Vice-Principal of University Advancement, McGill University
• Award for Jury's Pick: Karen Lévesque Cahill and Maire-Ève Trudel Vibert, coordinators of La Saucette for Opération Enfant Soleil

Chaired by Charles Sirois, Chairman of Telesystem Ltd., Chairman of the Board of CIBC as well as Founder and Chairman of the Board Enablis, the 2014 Jury is composed of: Joëlle Berdugo Adler, Founder, ONEXEONE & CEO, Diesel Canada ,Pierre Boivin, President and CEO of Claridge Inc., Award for Outstanding Volunteer 2012, Ugo Dionne, President Versalys, Co-Founder Bénévoles d'affaires, François Gratton, President, TELUS Quebec and Atlantic Canada, Karen Leggett, Executive Vice-President - Marketing and  Corporate Strategy, Banque Nationale, Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Corporation de l'École Polytechnique de Montréal, Lifetime Achievement Award 2012, Lorne Trottier, President, Matrox Electronic Systems, Award for Outstanding Philanthropist 2013.

REMINDER
WHAT		- National Philanthropy Day and Ceremony for the 2014 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards
WHO		- Mr. Denis Lalonde, Chairman of the Board, AFP-Quebec
		- AFP-Quebec Board members
		- Winners of the 2014 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards
		- 350 guests and dignitaries
WHEN		Friday November 14^th, 2014, as of 11 :00 a.m.
WHERE		Omni Mont-Royal Hotel
		1050, Sherbrooke Street West
		Montreal (Quebec) H3A 2R6

About the AFP

The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) is the largest association of fundraising Professionals in the world. In Quebec the AFP has more than 200 members who hold, for the most part, decision-making positions in charitable organizations.

SOURCE: AFP-Québec

For interview requests or to confirm your presence at the event: Ana Marinescu, Cell. : 514 501-0262, [email protected]