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 | | 15th annual CEO Award of Excellence in Public Relations | CPRS (Toronto)
| | Date: | Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
| | Location: | Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom
100 Front Street West
Toronto, ON
| | Details: | The Canadian Public Relations Society (Toronto) announces the recipient of the 15th annual CEO Award of Excellence in Public Relations:
President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Toronto,
Ms. Frances Lankin
When Frances Lankin speaks, everybody listens. Her track record as a passionate politician and public servant is well documented. As the leader of United Way of Greater Toronto since 2001, she has communicated her passion for social justice and mobilized Torontonians behind a vision of a better and brighter future for their city.
Frances has led United Way to establish a groundbreaking, neighbourhood-based community building initiative that spans our city. At the same time, she managed to take United Way's fundraising efforts to record accomplishments year after year, reaching more than $106 million in 2006 alone - the second largest amount for United Way in North America.
Frances' professional and personal life exemplifies the values of United Way. She is an active member of the community who connects with Torontonians from all walks of life to learn about the challenges they face as well as the progress being made in their neighbourhoods. Over the past year, she has visited countless United Way member agencies throughout the city's priority areas. Frances' involvement in the community at this grassroots level is proof of her unwavering commitment to making Toronto a truly great place for all to live.
Frances will be recognized at the CPRS (Toronto) CEO Award of Excellence In Public Relations luncheon:
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
12:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Ballroom
100 Front Street West, Toronto
COST:
Members: $55
Non-Members: $65
Students: $45
Table of 10 (Members and Non-Members): $550
ABOUT THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER TORONTO:
In a call for action to assist in the alarming poverty rate in the Greater Toronto Area, United Way of Greater Toronto released a report in late November 2007 entitled "Losing Ground: The Persistent Growth Of Family Poverty In Canada's Largest City", which focuses on families with children 17 years of age and under.
Established in 1956, United Way of Greater Toronto is a registered charity and community impact organization dedicated to improving lives and strengthening neighbourhoods across Toronto. United Way identifies needs and takes action to create a better, safer, stronger city through research, partnerships and support of a network of 200 health and social service agencies.
ABOUT THE CPRS (TORONTO) CEO AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS:
The CPRS (Toronto) CEO Award of Excellence in Public Relations was established in 1991 to demonstrate that a successful CEO must be an excellent communicator as well as a strong financial and administrative manager.
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE CEO AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS INCLUDE:
The late Richard Bradshaw, General Director and Conductor, Canadian Opera Company; Michael Budman and Don Green, Co-Founders of Roots Canada; Wayne Sales, President and CEO of Canadian Tire; Piers Handling, CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival; Julian Fantino, Chief of the Toronto Police Force; Charles Baillie, Chair, TD Bank Financial Group; Dominic D'Alessandro, President and CEO, Manulife Financial; Bobbie Gaunt, President and CEO, Ford Motor Company of Canada; Diane McGarry, President and CEO, Xerox Canada Inc.; Allan Stark, President and CEO, American Express Company Canada; George Cohon, President and CEO, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada; John Cassaday, President and CEO, CTV; David Bloom, President and CEO, Shoppers Drug Mart; Peter H. Ellis, President and CEO, Sunnybrook Medical Centre.
CPRS is a national association representing the public relations profession through the establishment and maintenance of high professional, educational and ethical standards. CPRS (Toronto) is one of the largest member societies comprising more than 600 members. Visit us today at www.cprstoronto.com.
The CPRS (Toronto) CEO Award of Excellence in Public Relations is generously sponsored by Marketwire, one of Canada's foremost news distribution and communications services companies.
| Members:
| $55.00
| Non-Members:
| $65.00
| Student Members:
| $45.00
| Student Non-Members:
| $45.00
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 Cancellations must be made in writing at least 3 days prior to the event to avoid charges. All registrations received by CPRS (Toronto) indicate a commitment of financial responsibility by the registrant unless the cancellation policy is followed. |
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