Without the wonderful contributions of organizations and individuals in Canada’s insurance industry and beyond, WICC Ontario would never be able to execute its mission – nor raise $18.6 million since inception for the Canadian Cancer Society. That’s why WICC Ontario recognizes its supporters numerous ways, including its prestigious annual awards.
Each year, the selection process begins with a review by the WICC Ontario board of directors of the many contributors to the organization, including analysis of our five-year donation reports. Board members then nominate the individuals and entities they believe to have demonstrated exceptional advocacy, commitment and support to WICC Ontario. Finally, the list of nominees is put to a vote by the board.
The results of this year’s selection process were revealed at WICC Ontario’s 2022 Gala on June 29th in Toronto. During a special ceremony, co-chairs Marilyn Horrick and Garth Pepper presented the following awards to their richly deserving winners:
The “LEW DUNN Memorial Award” is presented to the volunteer or company demonstrating exceptional initiative in raising awareness and commitment in support of WICC. Lew Dunn is a former CEO of CGU Canada (now Aviva Canada) who lost his battle with cancer in 1999.
• Newcom Media takes home the award for the invaluable assistance provided in a number of areas in 2021, namely the new logo design for the 2021 re-branding and support of the 25th Anniversary celebrations.
The “GOLD FLAME Awards” are presented to individuals or organizations that have made donations exceeding $5,000 and/or made significant contributions through commitment and raising awareness. Winners as:
• Echelon Insurance, Unica Insurance and Markel Insurance for their generous donations in 2021 as part of the 25th Anniversary celebrations.
WICC’s highest level of recognition, the “HALL OF FLAME Award” are presented to individuals or organizations that have made donations exceeding $20,000 and/or made significant contributions through commitment and raising awareness.
• Northbridge Insurance received the highest accolade and accepted the award. Northbridge is a National Sponsor that has consistently supported WICC over the years. WICC has always been their charity of choice, and it shows. Northbridge is among our longest-standing donors, having contributed annually since WICC’s inception and is deserving of a Hall of Flame nomination. In 2021, our 25th Anniversary year, Northbridge gave a gift of $25,000 to the cause, over and above their usual annual Sponsorship, and WICC is incredibly grateful for this unprecedented show of support.
Congratulations again to all of our 2021 award winners
