2008 Diversity in Governance Awards
On Wednesday, November 12, 2008, Maytree announced and celebrated the winners of its second Annual Diversity in Governance Awards at a gala event. Just as U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, with his African, Hawaiian and Indonesian roots, is now the world’s most prominent symbol of diversity, the Diversity in Governance Award winners are leaders in diversity well ahead of the curve in embracing and engaging the skills, experience and commitment of Toronto’s racially and ethnically diverse communities onto their boards of governance.
Honouring Three Organizations
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board was the winner of this year’s Public Governance category. “Three years ago we started out with 12 board members and have grown to 40. One third of our board now reflects the cultural and regional diversity of Ontario, a microcosm of our world,” said Linda Lamoureux, Chair. Harbourfront Centre was honoured with the Nonprofit Governance Award and the YMCA of Greater Toronto was recognized as a Trailblazer.
Back: Alok Mukherjee, Mark Cohon, Alan Broadbent, Mide Akerewusi
Front: Ratna Omidvar, Bill Boyle, Linda Lamoureux, Sandy McIntyre
