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Cystic Fibrosis Canada awards 69 community members for their dedication and leadership
February 6, 2025https://cysticfibrosis.ca/news/cystic-fibrosis-canada-awards-60-community-members-for-their-dedication-and-leadership
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Toronto, ON
February 6, 2025
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pleased to recognize 69 community members across the country who have contributed to the work of the organization and made meaningful impact in the lives of people affected by the disease.
Through two distinguished honours – the King Charles III Coronation Medal and Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Community Award – we celebrate those whose dedication, leadership, and generosity have helped advance progress in CF research, care and advocacy.
The King Charles III Coronation Medal is a national honour recognizing Canadians who have made a significant contribution to Canada or their province, region or community, or whose achievements abroad have brought benefit or distinction to Canada. Exclusive to 2024, we are pleased to recognize 48 remarkable Canadians—including the co-founders of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as well as a player and coach of the National Hockey League— who have been awarded a King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Organizations across a variety of sectors, including non-profit and community groups, were invited to nominate and award individuals who embody the eligibility criteria. Cystic Fibrosis Canada was privileged to take part in this initiative, inviting nominations for roles models that inspire others and demonstrate integrity and honesty in their contributions.
The Cystic Fibrosis Canada Community Awards are presented annually and recognize the individuals, groups, and families who generously donate their time, energy and financial support to help advance our vision of longer, healthier and fuller lives for Canadians with CF. Each year, community members are invited to submit nominations, which are carefully reviewed by an evaluation committee. This year, 21 individuals and groups have been selected as recipients of a Cystic Fibrosis Canada Community Award for their exceptional contributions.
The next nomination period will open soon, and we look forward to celebrating more inspiring contributions in 2025. The King Charles Coronation Medals, and Cystic Fibrosis Canada Community Awards, will be presented at gatherings across the country in 2025.
Congratulations to the 2024 recipients.
King Charles Coronation Medal Recipients
Agatha Bourassa
Anne-Marie Beausoleil
Beth Vanstone
Brenda Chambers-Ivey
Carole Moisan
Caroline Rigutto
Cassidy Evans
Cheryl Corcoran
Chris Black
Claude Provencher
Daniel Dettmers
Daniel Leblanc
Dave Anderson
David Watson
Donna Summerhayes
Doug Summerhayes
Elizabeth Graham
Hailey Laxer
Ian Thompson
Jean Hodgins
Jean-Sebastien Ferron
Julie Saucier
Karen Fries
Karen McCulloch
Kim Wood
Leona Pinsky
Lisette Tremblay
Lorna McEwan
Macrina Perron
Mark Shopland
Megan Parker
Mitch Lepage
Nancy Kotush
Paige Shemilt
Patti Tweed
Rita Steiner
Rod Brind'Amour
Ron Anderson
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Stacy Hipkin
Stephanie Fryers
Stephanie Stavros
Tammy Strong
Teresa Weger
Teri Lang (posthumously)
Tony Arrell
Twyla McDougall
Valérie Tremblay
Cystic Fibrosis Canada Community Award Recipients
Amanda Bartels – Leadership in Advocacy Award
Gabrielle Phaneuf – Eva Markvoort Award
Kin Canada – National Champion Award
Lauren Clift – Pamela Summerhayes Award
The Robbie International Soccer Tournament – Beyond Limits Award
The Czajkowsky Family - Céline Award – Ontario Region
Project Trident - Change Maker of the Year Award - Québec Region
David Graham - Change Maker of the Year Award - Ontario Region
Queen City Eagle Riders – Financial Impact Award – Western Region
Emily Lyons – Financial Impact Award – Ontario Region
Earl Tripp – Financial Impact Award – Atlantic Region
Erin Dumville – Julia – Young Philanthropist Award - Atlantic Region
The McIntyre Family – Mila Mulroney Award – Western Region
The Arthrell Family - Mila Mulroney Award – Ontario Region
Les Grenouilles - Mila Mulroney Award – Québec Region
The Richards Family - Mila Mulroney Award – Atlantic Region
John Windwick – Volunteer Impact Award – Western Region
Chad Larmond – Volunteer Impact Award – Ontario Region
Sienna Kras – Youth Impact Award – Western Region
Katrina Davis – Youth Impact Award – Ontario Region
Benjamin Pérusse – Youth Impact Award – Québec Region