Myers Automotive
Myers has been all about Ottawa for more than 80 years. Myers was founded in 1942 and has been owned by the Mews family since 1975, when Hank Mews acquired the original franchise. Today, Harry and Rob Mews own Myers and, with more than 900 employees, they operate 17 new car dealerships and three CarStar…
Read MoreSandy Foote
Sandy has been a community leader for more than 23 years, demonstrating leadership in various not-for-profit organizations. Sandy encourages individuals to get involved, contribute their skills and make a positive impact. He leads by example, embodying a strong work ethic, integrity and a passion for philanthropy. His inclusive and collaborative leadership style fosters trust and…
Read MoreCanadian Federation of University Women — Ottawa
The Scholarship Trust Fund of the Canadian Federation of University Women-Ottawa was created in 1983 with seed money of $4,000. Over the past 40 years, the fund has grown to more than $500,000 and more than $330,000 has been awarded to women pursuing higher education in the Ottawa area. Thirty-five scholarships and bursaries are now…
Read MoreHobin Architecture
Established in 1979, Barry J. Hobin & Associates Architects Inc. set out to craft a brand identity based upon client satisfaction and design excellence. Today, Hobin Architecture has evolved from a founding principal, Barry J. Hobin, into a team of more than 45 talented professionals. The firm believes in integrating professional and personal values. Hobin…
Read MoreSylvie Villeneuve and Yves Tremblay
Sylvie and Yves, originally from Alma, Que., both studied at Universite Laval in Quebec City, specializing in nutrition and engineering and, in the late 1970s, adopted Ottawa as their home. Yves found success in the fibre optics sector from 1980 to 2000, while Sylvie managed their growing family, which included four children and eventually 16…
Read MoreSindy Hooper
Sindy is a mom of two boys, a wife, a runner and triathlete. Ten years ago, she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, despite having none of the risk factors and no family history. Since her diagnosis, she has had three gastrointestinal surgeries, 41 rounds of chemotherapy, 33 days of radiation, and too many CT scans…
Read MoreRiley McBrine
Riley is a 16-year-old high school student who has raised more than $25,000 for cancer care and treatment as the creator of Riley’s Walk for Cancer. Riley’s earliest experience as a fundraiser came through running a lemonade stand. As he got older, Riley got involved in the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Epic Walk event with…
Read MoreNatalie Benson
Natalie is a passionate communicator, strategic fundraiser and volunteer with more than 25 years of experience. Natalie’s work has always been in the child and youth sector, going back to her first job at summer camp. Her professional career started in Community Development for Scouts Canada, where she became the organization’s first female director of…
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