AFP Quebec Awards

Philanthropic Achievement Award Winners, 2015

National Philanthropy Day
2015 Excellence in Philanthropy Awards

The Association of Fundraising Professionals – Quebec Chapter (AFP Quebec) celebrated National Philanthropy Day by presenting awards to eight individuals and organizations for their outstanding commitment to social causes. The awards presentation banquet was held at the  Montreal's Hyatt Regency Hotel, on November 13, 2015. It was attended by over 300 philanthropy professionals and their guests.

Cocktails Before the  Banquet Awards Ceremonies

AFP Quebec (The Association of Fundraising Professionals) strives to advance philanthropy throughout Quebec. It brings together fundraisers working in the province’s non-profit organizations. Their 240 members represent some 160 organizations with an overall budget of over $4 billion. They are important agents of positive change in our society.

Hyatt Regency Hotel Banquet Hall - Awards Ceremony

Created in 1986, National Philanthropy Day, November 15th, celebrates individuals, businesses and organizations for the altruistic contributions they make every single day. Every year, over 100 AFP chapters across North America organize events to mark this special day.

Awards Ceremony - Head Table

Award Winners 2015, photo at the top of the article:

From left to right:

John A. Rae, C.M., Executive Vice-President, Power Corporation of Canada (and one of three keynote speakers); 

Alain Bouchard, Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation (Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year);

Jean-Philippe Towner, Head, Strategy and Business Management, BMO Capital Markets (and keynote speaker);

Julie Méthot, receiving the award on behalf of Richard Marchand, volunteer, Opération Enfant Soleil (Jury’s Special Choice in Philanthropy); 

Francine Laplante, Fondation des Gouverneurs de l'espoir and Fondation Néz pour vivre (Special Tribute);

Fabrice Vil, Pour 3 Points (Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy –18-35 years);

Sandra Chartrand, Sandra and Alain Bouchard Foundation (Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year); 

Robert Clermont, Chair of the Board, Caisse Desjardins La Prairie (Outstanding Corporation of the Year – fewer than 250 employees);

L. Jacques Ménard, C.C., O.Q., Chair, BMO Nesbitt Burns and President, BMO Financial Group, Quebec (and keynote speaker);

Nicole Beaulieu, Executive Director, Special Olympics Québec, and AFP Quebec’s Chair of the Board.

Front row:

Serge Tremblay, volunteer, Leucan (Outstanding Volunteer of the Year);

Gabrielle Bleau-Côté, 8, ambassador, Opération Enfant Soleil (Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy – under 18 years).

Present for her award but absent from this photo:
Martine Turcotte, Vice Chair, Quebec, Bell (Outstanding Corporation of the Year – more than 250 employees).