You may have seen the hashtag #ThanksYQL on social media platforms over the past few days, as community contributions were recognized for philanthropy week.
The celebration continued Thursday afternoon at the Inspiring Philanthropy luncheon.
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Seven local philanthropic leaders were honoured at the event, receiving awards for their generosity in areas like volunteering, giving, and charitable engagement.
- Corporate Philanthropist – Lethbridge Iron Works
- Individual/Family Philanthropist – Art & Mary Jane Crooks
- Small Business Philanthropist – Cox Financial Group
- Philanthropic Group (tie) – CHBA-Lethbridge region (now BILD-Lethbridge)
- Taber Charity Auction Group
- Youth Philanthropist – University of Lethbridge – Dhillon School of Business Integrated Management Experience
- Indigenous – Robert & Priscilla Janes
“My wife Priscilla and I set up a series of four scholarships at the University of Lethbridge, which are designed to assist Blackfoot graduates and undergraduates in their university work,” award recipient Robert Janes said.