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Ottawa – Mayor Jim Watson today announced the 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the 2015 recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.
This year’s Order of Ottawa ceremony will take place at City Hall on November 10.
“Inductees into the Order of Ottawa are remarkable residents who are being honoured for their service to our city through a variety of professional and civic-oriented endeavours,” said Mayor Watson. “I am pleased to celebrate the contributions of these wonderful people who have made a real difference in the lives of others in our community.”
Those who will be invested by Mayor Watson into the Order of Ottawa for 2015 are: Ben Babelowsky, Ron Burke, Guy Cousineau, Bill Malhotra, Paul Meek, Vera Mitchell, Wendy Muckle, Bryan Murray, Alicia Natividad, Marion Rattray, The Honourable Allan Rock, Ernest G. Tannis, Simone Thibault, Ewart Walters and Gary Zed.
Dasa Lelli will be presented with the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching, a City award that recognizes the contribution of an amateur coach who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and commitment.
The Order of Ottawa recognizes exceptional residents who have made a significant contribution in a professional capacity in many areas of city life, including arts and culture, business, community service, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, medicine, sports and entertainment, or other fields of endeavour that benefit the residents of Ottawa.
This prestigious civic award was established in 2012 by Mayor Watson and members of City Council. Recipients of the Order of Ottawa are chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of the Mayor, City Clerk and Solicitor, Chief of Police, Chief of Protocol, City Archivist, and the Chief Executive Officer of Library Services
For more information regarding the Order of Ottawa and the full biographies of the recipients, visit ottawa.ca.
-30-
For more information:
Media contact
613-580-2450
Public inquiries:
ottawa.ca
3-1-1
Biographies of recipients
Ben Babelowsky
Mr. Babelowsky is a world renowned visual artist, generous community builder and philanthropist.
His art work is part of important collections all over the world. He has produced more than 2,000 watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings and 750,000 reproductions depicting local scenes. He has donated paintings to support many worthy causes. He also supports local youth, having been involved with Young At Art, a juried art exhibition that brings the work of young visual artists to local art galleries across the city of Ottawa, for close to 20 years.
He worked at the Ottawa Citizen in advertising, commercial art, marketing, promotion and public relations for 30 years. While he was Director of Community and Public Relations at the Citizen, he raised several million dollars in support of local charities by donating his art and spearheading many Ottawa Citizen promotions.
Since retiring in 1993, he continues to paint rural and urban scenery of Eastern Canada, the USA and the Maritimes, and to provide outstanding support of cultural and community life in Ottawa.
Ron Burke
Performing in Ottawa for over 30 years, and over 15 years at Ottawa’s oldest tavern, the Château Lafayette, Ron Burke or “Lucky Ron” as he is affectionately known, is a legend in Ottawa. His performances have sparked a love of old country tunes from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
A staple at “The Laff” since 1999, having never missed a Saturday afternoon show, the Lucky Ron Show has both a local and worldwide fan base. The New York Times travel section selected him as a “must see” when visiting Ottawa, describing the throngs of delighted tourists lining the sidewalk outside the Château Lafayette listening to a packed house singing along.
Loyal to his community, he organizes an annual fundraising event in support of the Ottawa Food Bank, the Firefighter’s Association, the Hintonburg Community Association, and regularly supports other community initiatives and charities. He performs in public schools and talks to children about his passion for music, and is an avid supporter of the Canadian music scene.
Guy Cousineau
First elected in 1974 to Vanier City Council, Guy Cousineau became Mayor of that city from 1991 until the amalgamation of the City of Ottawa in 2001. Following a successful municipal political career spanning close to 30 years, he remains highly involved with his community through community collaboration, public service and social engagement.
Since retiring from Bell Canada and municipal politics, he continues to be a community volunteer, working with residents to identify issues and find solutions to improve the lives of Ottawa residents, specifically within the Vanier community. He is an honorary member of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, founder of the Optimist Club of Vanier, very active with his parish and the Knights of Columbus, and a volunteer and supporter of the Partage Vanier Food Bank.
A person of great integrity, he exemplifies the importance and power of teamwork and collaboration, demonstrating a professional and benevolent lifetime of passion and participation in his community.
Bill Malhotra
In his 30 years as CEO, President and founder of Claridge Homes, Bill Malhotra has built a range of homes, from basic and affordable to exclusive and expensive residential units, including social housing, suburban family neighbourhoods and urban developments.
A registered professional structural engineer with an interest in downtown urban intensification and renewal, his responsible-growth developments bring people back to the downtown Ottawa core. In total, he has built more than 8,000 Tarion certified homes, 4,000 condominiums and several retirement homes totalling 500 suites across the city.
Sharing his success with the community, Mr. Malhotra supports numerous charities and non-profit organizations in Ottawa including the Ottawa Hospital Foundation and other public institutions, and helped to create the Malhotra Family Foundation.
Note: Mr. Malhotra is unable to attend the 2015 Order of Ottawa ceremony, and will be honoured at the ceremony to be held in 2016.
Paul Meek
Paul Meek is President and co-owner of Kichesippi Beer Co., one of Ottawa’s first and fastest growing craft breweries, established in 2009.
He focused Kichesippi Beer Co. as a company committed to Ottawa’s history and heritage. His interest in maintaining the brewery’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients, brewing completely in Ottawa, and sponsoring many local recreational sports teams, tournaments, festivals and community events demonstrates his strong commitment to the Ottawa community. Additionally, Kichesippi Beer Co. donates $0.50 for every growler of beer sold to Juvenile Diabetes research, in support of Mr. Meek’s son Alex.
He has partnered with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce to promote business education for new start-up companies and entrepreneurs. As a member of the Beer Canada Lobby group, he endeavours to ensure a strong voice for small-scale brewmasters. He continues to demonstrate extraordinary community commitment in every aspect of his professional and personal life.
Vera Mitchell
Vera Mitchell has had a successful and diverse career in the field of agriculture, both locally and across the province. She is a shareholder of Donevelyn Farms Ltd., a modern diversification agri-business in the Osgoode area. She was appointed by the Federal Minister of Agriculture to the Ontario Farm Debt Review Board in 1986 and resolutely mediated between financially stressed farmers and their financial institutions. She was elected as Councillor for Osgoode Township in 1992, holding office for six years.
She served as fundraiser, Director, Treasurer and Chair of the Board at Osgoode Care Centre; Director, Vice-Chair and Chair with the Osgoode Home Support Program; Vice-Chair of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Board, Director of the Foundation Board; served on the Advisory Board of Kemptville College; and hosted numerous national and international bus tours at Donevelyn Farms.
Wendy Muckle
As former Medical Director of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, co-founder and current Executive Director of Ottawa Inner-City Health (OICH), Wendy Muckle’s key areas of interest and contribution include poverty and health, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction and health care for vulnerable populations.
She has been working with the homeless population since the early 1990s, chaired the Alliance to End Homelessness, and continues to serve as a director.
OICH started on a shoestring budget in 2001 and has grown to a comprehensive health service for Ottawa`s homeless people offering nine programs on seven different sites with a solid base of partnerships and funders. OICH touches almost every homeless person in Ottawa. Her leadership, enthusiasm, collaborative approach and national and international speaking engagements have helped put Ottawa on the map for innovative programs that address social inequality through a comprehensive system of health services that works closely with housing and judicial systems.
In Africa, she developed ongoing health, education and community economic development initiatives for the poor with partners in Kenya, and has educated many children. She has also been involved in palliative and hospice programs, primarily for victims of the AIDS epidemic.
Bryan Murray
Bryan Murray began his career as a teacher, moving to coaching junior hockey in western Canada and the American Hockey League in the late 1970s and early 1980s before joining the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals in the 1981-82 season. Mr. Murray joined the Ottawa Senators as head coach in 2005-06 and has since been promoted to General Manager, President of Hockey Operations and Alternate Governor.
Continually encouraging excellence both on the ice and in the community, his leadership of the Ottawa Senators has resulted in thousands of community appearances by the players, coaches and organization. The Ottawa Senators Foundation surpassed $100 million in community contributions in support of charitable organizations that have enabled positive life changes for children in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
He continues to draft and cultivate hockey players who mirror his own attributes of character and determination. He has also worked with a number of groups to share his cancer journey and raise the importance of regular
colon cancer testing following his diagnosis in 2014.
Alicia S. Natividad
Alicia S. Natividad is an activist and philanthropist who supports women, her Philippine heritage and her community.
The first Filipino-Canadian woman to practice law in Canada, she was a founder of and past president of the Ottawa Women’s Network; edited the first Directory of Women’s Groups in Ottawa-Carleton; worked with the Women’s Programme of the Ottawa-Carleton Immigrant Services Organization to set up a women’s co-operative; incorporated the Multicultural Council of Professional Women; and worked with Nelson House, a shelter for abused women and their children, as its first (pro-bono) legal counsel during its first five years of operation.
She was a founder, past president and advisor to the Canada Philippines Business Council, the only national business organization that promotes bilateral trade and business between Canada and the Philippines.
She is a past trustee of the Ottawa Civic Hospital and Loeb Health Research Institute, past director of the Employment Assistance Society of North America, and past chair of the Municipal Law Section (Ottawa Chapter) of the Ontario Bar Association. She continues to offer support to those in distress and unable to afford a lawyer.
Marion Rattray
Marion Rattray has been a registered nurse for 47 years, including 40 years at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). She has provided leadership in pediatric palliative care at CHEO and Roger’s House for 17 years. As the current Manager of Palliative Care at CHEO and Roger’s House, the first pediatric hospice in Ontario, she has held numerous roles in the practice of nursing, hospital and health care administration.
A strong advocate for pediatric palliative care, she has spoken at numerous conferences, media events, and to various groups and organizations about the need for pediatric palliative care services locally, provincially and nationally. She has travelled to other countries including England, Scotland and Wales to share the vision and practices of CHEO and Roger’s House. She has been involved in fundraising for over 20 years for both CHEO and Roger’s House, and was an active participant in many CHEO telethons, as well as supporting The Unforgettables Fund, the Order of St. George, and providing active support for the military and veterans.
The Honourable Allan Rock, P.C., Q.C.
Allan Rock has been President of the University of Ottawa since 2008. During his tenure, both the University and the city of Ottawa have been reinvigorated through projects such the Advanced Research Complex, which is positioning Ottawa as the geoscience and photonics capital of the world, and the Campus Master Plan, which will have a significant impact not only on the quality of the student experience, but also on the city landscape of our downtown core.
He has also been influential in enhancing the reputation of the University of Ottawa internationally. Under his leadership, the university has launched new initiatives such as the differential tuition fee exemption for new international students registered full-time in a French-language program, and the Centre for Global and Community Engagement.
He remains highly committed to students, and has worked to create a stimulating and supportive environment. He is also respectful of cultural diversity. Through his outstanding management of the university campus, he has assisted in the economic development of the Ottawa region by nurturing a culturally diverse talent pool and helping to position Ottawa as a globally significant city.
Ernest G. Tannis, B.A. J.D. C. Med. Acc. FM (OAFM)
A negotiation, mediation and litigation strategist and a pioneer in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Canada, Ernest Tannis is a solicitor and mediator in his own practice and is a lawyer practicing individually with Francis & Francis LLP. He is an educator and President with both the ADR Centre (Canada) Inc. and Global ADR Strategies.
Mr. Tannis is the co-founder of REACH, a charitable organization that provides pro bono lawyer-referral services and educational awareness seminars to persons with disabilities. He helped found and later served as Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, leading to his role as a leader on the subject. He writes extensively on conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
He was actively involved with the Citizen’s Forum Advocating Insurance Review, which helped to create the first Automobile Insurance Ombudsman in the Province of Ontario. Mr. Tannis assists self-represented people in litigation and mediation, particularly in the fields of family law and Aboriginal issues, estates, and business, focusing on good governance for NGO’s.
Devoted to the cause of social justice and contributing to society, he is a recipient of numerous community, legal and humanitarian awards.
Simone Thibault
As Executive Director of the Centretown Community Health Centre, Simone Thibault has increased staffing from 80 to 150 and doubled revenue from $6 to $12 million within six years. Her passion and leadership have facilitated the centre’s three successful accreditations and resulted in multiple awards from the Association of Ontario Health Centres, United Way Ottawa, Canadian Diabetes Association and CHEO.
She initiated the agency’s French Language Designation in 2011, and she continues to work on several key initiatives including co-chairing the Equity Project of the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership to improve organizational capacity in the area of equity with local organizations. She is the former Chair of the Champlain Region of Community Health Centres, and with 25 years of experience leading non-profit, community-based organizations, she continues her dedication to marginalized members of the community through a variety of community boards and committees. Known for her collaborative approach, advocacy, commitment, integrity and leadership, Ms. Thibault’s efforts consistently result in a positive impact and tremendous accomplishment for her clients and the health and well-being of Ottawa’s community.
Ewart Walters
Possessing a passion for justice, strong journalistic skills, and a talent for writing, Ewart Walters edited and published The Spectrum, Ottawa’s Black-community monthly newspaper for 29 years, defending and promoting the rights of visible minorities in Canada.
His contributions to Ottawa’s Black community began in 1964 as a co-founder of the West Indian Association of Ottawa, and expanded as one of the creators of Black History Ottawa; Harambee Canada, which replaced the National Black Coalition of Canada; the National Council of Jamaican-Canadians; and the National Council of Visible Minorities.
A triple-gold medallist prize-winner of Seprod Awards for Excellence in Journalism, he graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University in 1968 and received his Master’s degree in 1979. In 1965-66 he served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Carleton, becoming the first Black editor of this weekly student newspaper.
Mr. Walters has published five books, and has also served as a diplomat in New York and this city for six years.
Gary Zed
Gary Zed is the Tax Market Leader for Canada, Canadian Tax Policy and Controversy Leader and Managing Partner for Ottawa at Ernst & Young (EY), and captained their Ride team in the annual Ottawa Hospital event in support of cancer research. As an active community supporter, he sits on boards and committees including the Lift Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital Gala, and the Ottawa Senators Foundation.
He was a member of the 20-20 Campaign Cabinet, a group of individuals who lead a successful $20 million campaign to build a new Cancer Centre at The Ottawa Hospital.
Mr. Zed sits on the National Arts Centre (NAC) Foundation Board and is the current Chair of the NAC Gala. He has been involved with Vintage Wings of Canada, the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards and the Cancer Foundation through the Cancer Champions Breakfast.
Dasa Lelli
Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
In 1975, Dasa Lelli introduced rhythmic gymnastics to the Ottawa region with the founding of the Kanata Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Club. As a head coach and founder, she led the not-for-profit organization to become the largest rhythmic gymnastics club in Ontario.
She has guided dozens of provincial champions over her 40-year career, as well as providing the early development for gymnasts who went on to compete at higher levels. She has led the club’s participation as part of the Canadian team delegation in the past four World Gymnaestradas.
She is a role model to two generations of young gymnasts, developing strong moral values, the ethics of hard work, and the importance of fairness and fellowship to teammates and competitors. It is her vision that drives the club’s overall objective of developing strong, healthy young women who will contribute to the community in their professional and social lives.
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This year’s Order of Ottawa ceremony will take place at City Hall on November 10.
“Inductees into the Order of Ottawa are remarkable residents who are being honoured for their service to our city through a variety of professional and civic-oriented endeavours,” said Mayor Watson. “I am pleased to celebrate the contributions of these wonderful people who have made a real difference in the lives of others in our community.”
Those who will be invested by Mayor Watson into the Order of Ottawa for 2015 are: Ben Babelowsky, Ron Burke, Guy Cousineau, Bill Malhotra, Paul Meek, Vera Mitchell, Wendy Muckle, Bryan Murray, Alicia Natividad, Marion Rattray, The Honourable Allan Rock, Ernest G. Tannis, Simone Thibault, Ewart Walters and Gary Zed.
Dasa Lelli will be presented with the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching, a City award that recognizes the contribution of an amateur coach who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership and commitment.
The Order of Ottawa recognizes exceptional residents who have made a significant contribution in a professional capacity in many areas of city life, including arts and culture, business, community service, education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, medicine, sports and entertainment, or other fields of endeavour that benefit the residents of Ottawa.
This prestigious civic award was established in 2012 by Mayor Watson and members of City Council. Recipients of the Order of Ottawa are chosen by a Selection Committee comprised of the Mayor, City Clerk and Solicitor, Chief of Police, Chief of Protocol, City Archivist, and the Chief Executive Officer of Library Services
For more information regarding the Order of Ottawa and the full biographies of the recipients, visit ottawa.ca.
-30-
For more information:
Media contact
613-580-2450
Public inquiries:
ottawa.ca
3-1-1
Biographies of recipients
Ben Babelowsky
Mr. Babelowsky is a world renowned visual artist, generous community builder and philanthropist.
His art work is part of important collections all over the world. He has produced more than 2,000 watercolour, acrylic and oil paintings and 750,000 reproductions depicting local scenes. He has donated paintings to support many worthy causes. He also supports local youth, having been involved with Young At Art, a juried art exhibition that brings the work of young visual artists to local art galleries across the city of Ottawa, for close to 20 years.
He worked at the Ottawa Citizen in advertising, commercial art, marketing, promotion and public relations for 30 years. While he was Director of Community and Public Relations at the Citizen, he raised several million dollars in support of local charities by donating his art and spearheading many Ottawa Citizen promotions.
Since retiring in 1993, he continues to paint rural and urban scenery of Eastern Canada, the USA and the Maritimes, and to provide outstanding support of cultural and community life in Ottawa.
Ron Burke
Performing in Ottawa for over 30 years, and over 15 years at Ottawa’s oldest tavern, the Château Lafayette, Ron Burke or “Lucky Ron” as he is affectionately known, is a legend in Ottawa. His performances have sparked a love of old country tunes from the 1940s, 50s and 60s.
A staple at “The Laff” since 1999, having never missed a Saturday afternoon show, the Lucky Ron Show has both a local and worldwide fan base. The New York Times travel section selected him as a “must see” when visiting Ottawa, describing the throngs of delighted tourists lining the sidewalk outside the Château Lafayette listening to a packed house singing along.
Loyal to his community, he organizes an annual fundraising event in support of the Ottawa Food Bank, the Firefighter’s Association, the Hintonburg Community Association, and regularly supports other community initiatives and charities. He performs in public schools and talks to children about his passion for music, and is an avid supporter of the Canadian music scene.
Guy Cousineau
First elected in 1974 to Vanier City Council, Guy Cousineau became Mayor of that city from 1991 until the amalgamation of the City of Ottawa in 2001. Following a successful municipal political career spanning close to 30 years, he remains highly involved with his community through community collaboration, public service and social engagement.
Since retiring from Bell Canada and municipal politics, he continues to be a community volunteer, working with residents to identify issues and find solutions to improve the lives of Ottawa residents, specifically within the Vanier community. He is an honorary member of the Kiwanis Club of Ottawa, founder of the Optimist Club of Vanier, very active with his parish and the Knights of Columbus, and a volunteer and supporter of the Partage Vanier Food Bank.
A person of great integrity, he exemplifies the importance and power of teamwork and collaboration, demonstrating a professional and benevolent lifetime of passion and participation in his community.
Bill Malhotra
In his 30 years as CEO, President and founder of Claridge Homes, Bill Malhotra has built a range of homes, from basic and affordable to exclusive and expensive residential units, including social housing, suburban family neighbourhoods and urban developments.
A registered professional structural engineer with an interest in downtown urban intensification and renewal, his responsible-growth developments bring people back to the downtown Ottawa core. In total, he has built more than 8,000 Tarion certified homes, 4,000 condominiums and several retirement homes totalling 500 suites across the city.
Sharing his success with the community, Mr. Malhotra supports numerous charities and non-profit organizations in Ottawa including the Ottawa Hospital Foundation and other public institutions, and helped to create the Malhotra Family Foundation.
Note: Mr. Malhotra is unable to attend the 2015 Order of Ottawa ceremony, and will be honoured at the ceremony to be held in 2016.
Paul Meek
Paul Meek is President and co-owner of Kichesippi Beer Co., one of Ottawa’s first and fastest growing craft breweries, established in 2009.
He focused Kichesippi Beer Co. as a company committed to Ottawa’s history and heritage. His interest in maintaining the brewery’s commitment to using locally sourced ingredients, brewing completely in Ottawa, and sponsoring many local recreational sports teams, tournaments, festivals and community events demonstrates his strong commitment to the Ottawa community. Additionally, Kichesippi Beer Co. donates $0.50 for every growler of beer sold to Juvenile Diabetes research, in support of Mr. Meek’s son Alex.
He has partnered with the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce to promote business education for new start-up companies and entrepreneurs. As a member of the Beer Canada Lobby group, he endeavours to ensure a strong voice for small-scale brewmasters. He continues to demonstrate extraordinary community commitment in every aspect of his professional and personal life.
Vera Mitchell
Vera Mitchell has had a successful and diverse career in the field of agriculture, both locally and across the province. She is a shareholder of Donevelyn Farms Ltd., a modern diversification agri-business in the Osgoode area. She was appointed by the Federal Minister of Agriculture to the Ontario Farm Debt Review Board in 1986 and resolutely mediated between financially stressed farmers and their financial institutions. She was elected as Councillor for Osgoode Township in 1992, holding office for six years.
She served as fundraiser, Director, Treasurer and Chair of the Board at Osgoode Care Centre; Director, Vice-Chair and Chair with the Osgoode Home Support Program; Vice-Chair of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Board, Director of the Foundation Board; served on the Advisory Board of Kemptville College; and hosted numerous national and international bus tours at Donevelyn Farms.
Wendy Muckle
As former Medical Director of the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, co-founder and current Executive Director of Ottawa Inner-City Health (OICH), Wendy Muckle’s key areas of interest and contribution include poverty and health, homelessness, HIV/AIDS, harm reduction and health care for vulnerable populations.
She has been working with the homeless population since the early 1990s, chaired the Alliance to End Homelessness, and continues to serve as a director.
OICH started on a shoestring budget in 2001 and has grown to a comprehensive health service for Ottawa`s homeless people offering nine programs on seven different sites with a solid base of partnerships and funders. OICH touches almost every homeless person in Ottawa. Her leadership, enthusiasm, collaborative approach and national and international speaking engagements have helped put Ottawa on the map for innovative programs that address social inequality through a comprehensive system of health services that works closely with housing and judicial systems.
In Africa, she developed ongoing health, education and community economic development initiatives for the poor with partners in Kenya, and has educated many children. She has also been involved in palliative and hospice programs, primarily for victims of the AIDS epidemic.
Bryan Murray
Bryan Murray began his career as a teacher, moving to coaching junior hockey in western Canada and the American Hockey League in the late 1970s and early 1980s before joining the National Hockey League’s Washington Capitals in the 1981-82 season. Mr. Murray joined the Ottawa Senators as head coach in 2005-06 and has since been promoted to General Manager, President of Hockey Operations and Alternate Governor.
Continually encouraging excellence both on the ice and in the community, his leadership of the Ottawa Senators has resulted in thousands of community appearances by the players, coaches and organization. The Ottawa Senators Foundation surpassed $100 million in community contributions in support of charitable organizations that have enabled positive life changes for children in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.
He continues to draft and cultivate hockey players who mirror his own attributes of character and determination. He has also worked with a number of groups to share his cancer journey and raise the importance of regular
colon cancer testing following his diagnosis in 2014.
Alicia S. Natividad
Alicia S. Natividad is an activist and philanthropist who supports women, her Philippine heritage and her community.
The first Filipino-Canadian woman to practice law in Canada, she was a founder of and past president of the Ottawa Women’s Network; edited the first Directory of Women’s Groups in Ottawa-Carleton; worked with the Women’s Programme of the Ottawa-Carleton Immigrant Services Organization to set up a women’s co-operative; incorporated the Multicultural Council of Professional Women; and worked with Nelson House, a shelter for abused women and their children, as its first (pro-bono) legal counsel during its first five years of operation.
She was a founder, past president and advisor to the Canada Philippines Business Council, the only national business organization that promotes bilateral trade and business between Canada and the Philippines.
She is a past trustee of the Ottawa Civic Hospital and Loeb Health Research Institute, past director of the Employment Assistance Society of North America, and past chair of the Municipal Law Section (Ottawa Chapter) of the Ontario Bar Association. She continues to offer support to those in distress and unable to afford a lawyer.
Marion Rattray
Marion Rattray has been a registered nurse for 47 years, including 40 years at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO). She has provided leadership in pediatric palliative care at CHEO and Roger’s House for 17 years. As the current Manager of Palliative Care at CHEO and Roger’s House, the first pediatric hospice in Ontario, she has held numerous roles in the practice of nursing, hospital and health care administration.
A strong advocate for pediatric palliative care, she has spoken at numerous conferences, media events, and to various groups and organizations about the need for pediatric palliative care services locally, provincially and nationally. She has travelled to other countries including England, Scotland and Wales to share the vision and practices of CHEO and Roger’s House. She has been involved in fundraising for over 20 years for both CHEO and Roger’s House, and was an active participant in many CHEO telethons, as well as supporting The Unforgettables Fund, the Order of St. George, and providing active support for the military and veterans.
The Honourable Allan Rock, P.C., Q.C.
Allan Rock has been President of the University of Ottawa since 2008. During his tenure, both the University and the city of Ottawa have been reinvigorated through projects such the Advanced Research Complex, which is positioning Ottawa as the geoscience and photonics capital of the world, and the Campus Master Plan, which will have a significant impact not only on the quality of the student experience, but also on the city landscape of our downtown core.
He has also been influential in enhancing the reputation of the University of Ottawa internationally. Under his leadership, the university has launched new initiatives such as the differential tuition fee exemption for new international students registered full-time in a French-language program, and the Centre for Global and Community Engagement.
He remains highly committed to students, and has worked to create a stimulating and supportive environment. He is also respectful of cultural diversity. Through his outstanding management of the university campus, he has assisted in the economic development of the Ottawa region by nurturing a culturally diverse talent pool and helping to position Ottawa as a globally significant city.
Ernest G. Tannis, B.A. J.D. C. Med. Acc. FM (OAFM)
A negotiation, mediation and litigation strategist and a pioneer in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Canada, Ernest Tannis is a solicitor and mediator in his own practice and is a lawyer practicing individually with Francis & Francis LLP. He is an educator and President with both the ADR Centre (Canada) Inc. and Global ADR Strategies.
Mr. Tannis is the co-founder of REACH, a charitable organization that provides pro bono lawyer-referral services and educational awareness seminars to persons with disabilities. He helped found and later served as Executive Director of the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution, leading to his role as a leader on the subject. He writes extensively on conflict resolution, mediation, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution.
He was actively involved with the Citizen’s Forum Advocating Insurance Review, which helped to create the first Automobile Insurance Ombudsman in the Province of Ontario. Mr. Tannis assists self-represented people in litigation and mediation, particularly in the fields of family law and Aboriginal issues, estates, and business, focusing on good governance for NGO’s.
Devoted to the cause of social justice and contributing to society, he is a recipient of numerous community, legal and humanitarian awards.
Simone Thibault
As Executive Director of the Centretown Community Health Centre, Simone Thibault has increased staffing from 80 to 150 and doubled revenue from $6 to $12 million within six years. Her passion and leadership have facilitated the centre’s three successful accreditations and resulted in multiple awards from the Association of Ontario Health Centres, United Way Ottawa, Canadian Diabetes Association and CHEO.
She initiated the agency’s French Language Designation in 2011, and she continues to work on several key initiatives including co-chairing the Equity Project of the Ottawa Local Immigration Partnership to improve organizational capacity in the area of equity with local organizations. She is the former Chair of the Champlain Region of Community Health Centres, and with 25 years of experience leading non-profit, community-based organizations, she continues her dedication to marginalized members of the community through a variety of community boards and committees. Known for her collaborative approach, advocacy, commitment, integrity and leadership, Ms. Thibault’s efforts consistently result in a positive impact and tremendous accomplishment for her clients and the health and well-being of Ottawa’s community.
Ewart Walters
Possessing a passion for justice, strong journalistic skills, and a talent for writing, Ewart Walters edited and published The Spectrum, Ottawa’s Black-community monthly newspaper for 29 years, defending and promoting the rights of visible minorities in Canada.
His contributions to Ottawa’s Black community began in 1964 as a co-founder of the West Indian Association of Ottawa, and expanded as one of the creators of Black History Ottawa; Harambee Canada, which replaced the National Black Coalition of Canada; the National Council of Jamaican-Canadians; and the National Council of Visible Minorities.
A triple-gold medallist prize-winner of Seprod Awards for Excellence in Journalism, he graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University in 1968 and received his Master’s degree in 1979. In 1965-66 he served as the Editor-in-Chief of The Carleton, becoming the first Black editor of this weekly student newspaper.
Mr. Walters has published five books, and has also served as a diplomat in New York and this city for six years.
Gary Zed
Gary Zed is the Tax Market Leader for Canada, Canadian Tax Policy and Controversy Leader and Managing Partner for Ottawa at Ernst & Young (EY), and captained their Ride team in the annual Ottawa Hospital event in support of cancer research. As an active community supporter, he sits on boards and committees including the Lift Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital Gala, and the Ottawa Senators Foundation.
He was a member of the 20-20 Campaign Cabinet, a group of individuals who lead a successful $20 million campaign to build a new Cancer Centre at The Ottawa Hospital.
Mr. Zed sits on the National Arts Centre (NAC) Foundation Board and is the current Chair of the NAC Gala. He has been involved with Vintage Wings of Canada, the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards and the Cancer Foundation through the Cancer Champions Breakfast.
Dasa Lelli
Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching
In 1975, Dasa Lelli introduced rhythmic gymnastics to the Ottawa region with the founding of the Kanata Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Club. As a head coach and founder, she led the not-for-profit organization to become the largest rhythmic gymnastics club in Ontario.
She has guided dozens of provincial champions over her 40-year career, as well as providing the early development for gymnasts who went on to compete at higher levels. She has led the club’s participation as part of the Canadian team delegation in the past four World Gymnaestradas.
She is a role model to two generations of young gymnasts, developing strong moral values, the ethics of hard work, and the importance of fairness and fellowship to teammates and competitors. It is her vision that drives the club’s overall objective of developing strong, healthy young women who will contribute to the community in their professional and social lives.
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