CCAE is thrilled to announce the 2023 award recipients, and encourages you to share in their recognition, by sending a quick congratulatory note, or connecting with them via social media. Full profiles and video acceptances are ready for you to view here.
2023 Outstanding Achievement Award, supported by Manulife
Lorna Somers, Mohawk College Foundation
“Lorna has the unique ability to inspire others through her own energy, a truly tireless sense of humor, personal stories, and the practical substance. She has certainly had an iconic presence in the advancement leadership throughout Canada, but has equally served our global organization, CASE, as a teacher and volunteer. This devotion of hers to our global profession is most profoundly felt when you watch individuals respond to her leadership and wisdom. She evokes a level of engagement, conversation and passion for our work that is simply amazing.”
Fritz W. Schroeder, Vice-President of Development and Alumni Relations, Johns Hopkins University
2023 Friend of Education Award, supported by Marts & Lundy
Jim Leech, C.M., O.Ont., LL.D, CD, Chancellor Emeritus, Queen’s University
“He served two terms in our highest ceremonial office and distinguished himself as a leader, an advisor, a mentor, and a friend to Queen’s students, faculty, staff, and alumni. His service, both formal and informal, has impacted every level of our university, from the institutional to the personal. He presided over convocations, cheering on our new graduates and offering them words of wisdom. He served on innumerable committees, lending his vast and varied expertise to decision-making processes that have shaped our university’s future.”
Patrick Deane, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Queen’s University
2023 Rising Star Awards, supported by Anthology Inc.
Farida Adam, Toronto Metropolitan University
“Farida is a Rising Star. I have every confidence in her ability to continue grow as a fundraising professional and look forward to seeing where her career takes her.”
Sean Ingram, Executive Director, Principal Gifts, Toronto Metropolitan University
Emma Clarke, Queen’s University
“Emma is a determined and results-oriented fundraiser who has succeeded in goals and objectives … I look forward to watching Emma continue her achievements and accomplishments in the institutional advancement field with pride.”
Cicely Dickson, Associate Director, Development & Alumni Engagement Smith School of Business at Queen’s University
Alexandre Goulet, La Fondation de l’Université de Sherbrooke
“Considering his already full track record, it is fair to say that Mr. Goulet has demonstrated an exceptional commitment and constant investment in the development philanthropy at the Université de Sherbrooke. It far exceeded the expectations we have towards managers in philanthropy, and he is already ranked among the best performers in our team.”
Pascal Grégoire , Directeur general, La Fondation | Université de Sherbrooke