2011 Awards Gala

More than 700 guests enjoyed the 64th annual Awards Gala on November 3rd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. We are proud to honour the extraordinary vision of our honourees for the difference they have made in the lives of others. Our celebration honoured Donald Carr, O.Ont., Q.C. & Judy Feld Carr, CM and Don & Debbie Morrison with the Human Relations Awards. Deloitte was recognized with our Partners in Diversity Award, with Yezdi Pavri, Vice Chair, accepting the award on their behalf. The Life of Distinction Award was presented to Deepa Mehta, international filmmaker and producer.

Gala Photo Gallery

Honouree Acceptance Speeches

Donald Carr & Judy Feld Carr receive Human Relations Award

Don and Debbie Morrison receive Human Relations Award

Deepa Mehta receives Life of Distinction Award

Deloitte receives Partners in Diversity Award

Media Coverage

• CBC Metro Morning

http://www.cbc.ca/metromorning/episodes/2011/11/08/embrace-diversity/

• CBC Live

http://www.cbc.ca/live/deepa-mehta-honoured-at-the-64th-annual-canadian-centre-for-diversity-awards.html

• Anokhi Magazine

http://anokhimagazine.com/anokhi-blog/deepa-mehta-deloitte-receive-diversity-awards

• University of Toronto

http://www.convocation.utoronto.ca/Honorary_Graduands_and_Speakers/Mehta.htm

• Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/video/video-deepa-mehta-gets-diversity- award/article2226245/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=Referrer%3A+Social+Network +%2F+Media&utm_content=2226245&utm_campaign=Shared+Web+Article+Links

• 680 News

http://www.680news.com/entertainment/article/295820–deepa-mehta-says-adaptation-of-midnight-s-children-pushed-her-in-new-ways

• Winnipeg Free Press

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/books/deepa-mehta-says-adaptation-of-midnights-children-pushed-her-in-new-ways-133251888.html

• Medicine Hat News

http://www.medicinehatnews.com/entertainment/deepa-mehta-says-adaptation-of-midnights-children-pushed-her-in-new-ways-20111104.html

• Compendium Daily

http://www.thecdaily.com/2011/11/09/diversity-awards-gala-2011/

• CBC National News – Canada – aired November 3rd

• CBC News – Bahamas – aired November 3rd

• Omni News

For more information, please contact Priti Karia Buchanan at 416-597-9693, ext. 27 or pkaria@centrefordiversity.ca

2010 Awards Gala

Over a thousand guests enjoyed CCD’s 63rd Awards Gala on November 3rd at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. We were proud to honour extraordinary vision and celebrate the achievements of our 2010 Honourees and Human Relations Award Recipients, Leslie and Anna Dan, Earle and Janice O’Born and Scotiabank. Guests also enjoyed wonderful perfomances by Nathaniel Dett Chorale.

We congratulate all our Honourees and thank those who celebrated with us. This year’s Gala was one of the largest and most successful Gala dinners in the history of CCD and its predecessor, CCCJ. We thank all the attendees, sponsors, ticket purchasers and donors.

Leslie and Anna Dan Leslie Dan, Chairman & Founder, Novopharm Limited Anna Dan, Patron of the Arts	Earle and Janice O’Born Earle O’Born, President and CEO, The Printing House Limited® Janice O’Born, Chairman, The Printing House Limited
PARTNERS IN DIVERSITY AWARD Scotiabank accepted by Sabi Marwah, Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Scotiabank