WICC National

Recognition Awards

The 2022 Recognition Awards, and 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award were announced at the Ontario Virtual Learning Breakfast on November 8th, 2023. 

2023 Volunteer of the Year Award:
WICC would not exist without people volunteering their time to make events and fundraising happen. Over the years, some of our volunteers have gone way above and beyond and a few years ago we began a tradition to recognize these people.
 

We are delighted to announce this year’s WICC Ontario Volunteer of the Year Winner – Indira Ramdial.  As a member of this event’s committee, and as Co-Chair of the Golf Committee, Indira has been tirelessly devoting her time to raising funds for cancer research for several years.  Indira began her WICC journey back in 2019.  Her energy and enthusiasm for WICC events is incredible.  She dedicates six months of her year, every year from June – November to ensure these events are well run and generate ample funds for cancer research.  She brings a tremendous amount of energy and enthusiasm, as well as much needed organizational skills to both events. Congratulations and thank you Indira!

2022 Hall of Flame Award:
WICC’s highest level of recognition, the Hall of Flame award was created in 2005 to recognize the profound impact made by Crawford Canada.  Their “Crawford Cares” program, launched in 2004, invited all employees to nominate their charity of choice which would receive 100% of all donations and fundraising monies raised in that year.
 
Selection Criteria:

i) Level of contribution and initiative in raising funds for WICC.

ii) The extent of engagement from employees and/or community reach elevating the awareness for WICC.

iii) Commitment of contributions made over several years.

This year the award goes to:

The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Over many years, the IBC has recognized the important role WICC plays in uniting the insurance industry and
providing a non-partisan space for our industry to join forces and do good. IBC has supported WICC’s mission through various events and strategic initiatives including generously funding much of our communications and social strategy. We acknowledge this generous support with our gratitude and invite their new CEO, Celyeste Power, to accept the award.

 
2022 Gold Flame Award:
 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. 
 
Selection Criteria:
Individuals or organizations who have made donations exceeding $5,000 and/or have made other significant contribution to WICC
This year the award goes to:
 
● The Honourable Order of The Blue Goose –
Ontario Pond – For their generous donation of $5,000
in 2022.
● Crawford and Company (Canada) – For their
generous donation of $5,897 in 2022. Crawford has
always been a WICC supporter uninhibitedly, and this
has been reflected in the numerous Gold Flame
awards they have received.
● Zurich Canada – For their generous donation of
$4,600 K in 2022 – on behalf of their Women
Innovation Network (WIN) ERG, which recently voted
to support WICC Ontario with a one-time donation.
● Trisura Guarantee Insurance company – For their
generous donation of $5,000 in 2022.
 
2022 Lew Dunn Award: 
Lew Dunn, is a former CEO of CGU Canada (now Aviva Canada) who lost his battle with cancer in 1999.
 
Selection Criteria:
Volunteer (individual or organization) who has shown significant initiative in raising funds and/or awareness for WICC
This year the award goes to:
 
● John Sharoun – John has always been a champion of WICC from his days as the CEO of Crawford, an organization that has made WICC their charity of choice and a focal point from the very beginning. John recognized from the very beginning the importance of women leading the charge at WICC and subsequently supported and encouraged involvement from the Crawford team.
● Carol Jardine – This year WICC wished to recognize the leadership and support we’ve received from Carol Jardine. Carol established the Jamie Knowles Tribute, has been a long-time supporter of the National Sponsorship program, and always encouraged higher Wawanesa participation at WICC events and on the board.
 
Congratulations to all our winners, we look forward to recognizing you in person at Gala later this year!