At the Annual General Meeting that took place on September 25th, 2009, Ontario March of Dimes honoured several individuals and corporations who are endeavoring to enhance the lives of people living with physical disabilities.

Back row: Joan Blackmore, Harold Woodhouse, Keagan Crites, Suzanne Clancy, Diane Hiscox, Esme French, Jennifer Fawcett, Sharon Johnson, David Howard, and Patricia Pokorny with Barney. Front row: Christine Karcza, Elizabeth Lounsbury, Anne Marie Bovair, Glenn Barnes, and Justin Hines.
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Community Partnership Award
Awarded to an organization or business for outstanding collaboration with Ontario March of Dimes in support of persons with disabilities.

NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO REGIONAL STROKE NETWORK, Thunder Bay

Vocational Rehabilitation Award
Awarded to an organization that made an outstanding contribution to the vocational rehabilitation and employment of adults with physical disabilities.

HENRY SCHEIN CANADA INC, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Reverend Roy Essex Award
Awarded to a long-term volunteer who has demonstrated a high degree of commitment and made an outstanding contributions to the programs and services of Ontario March of Dimes.

JOAN BLACKMORE, St. Catharines

Wade Hampton Employment Training Bursary
Awarded to any Ontarian with a physical disability who serves as a model and requires financial assistance to pursue a profession or career goal.

KEAGAN CRITES, Thunder Bay

Award of Merit for Barrier-Free Design
Awarded to an owner(s) of a building or facility that has been designed or renovated with special regard to accessibility for persons with a disability.

ONTARIO LOTTERY & GAMING COMMISSION, Toronto

Jeannette Shannon Post-Polio Program Volunteer Award
Awarded to that rare individual whose involvement in the Post-Polio Program best replicates Jeannette’s extraordinary legacy.

ANNE MARIE BOVAIR, Peterborough

Judge George Ferguson Award
Awarded to an organization or individual contributing in an outstanding way to enabling “equality and full participation” for people with disabilities.

GLENN BARNES, Mississauga

Richard Kall Employee Award of Excellence
Awarded to an employee who demonstrates selflessness, excellence, improves the work environment and enhances customer service.

HAROLD WATERHOUSE, St. Catharines

Jeannette Shannon Leadership Award
Awarded to any present or past member of the Board of Directors who has contributed at least 15 years of volunteer service.

SUZANNE CLANCY, Hamilton

Rick Hansen Award of Excellence
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated the dedication and commitment exemplified by Rick Hansen, achieving international recognition in aiding adults with physical disabilities.

JUSTIN HINES, Toronto

The 2009 Annual General Meeting took place at the York Reception Centre in Toronto, marking its 58th year.

Ontario March of Dimes is the largest charitable rehabilitation organization in Ontario, providing a wide variety of programs and services to almost 40,000 people annually in communities across the province.

Contact Us
Awards Selection Committee
c/o Executive Assistant
Ontario March of Dimes
10 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, ON
M4H 1A4
Tel: 416-425-3463
Toll-free: 1-800-263-3463
Fax: 416-425-1802
E-mail: awardscommittee@marchofdimes.ca