The Banff Centre and Investors Group announce Leadership Development Scholarship winners
Six leaders from Manitoba-based registered charities have been awarded full scholarships to attend Leadership Development programs at The Banff Centre. The new Investors Group Scholarships for Not-For-Profit Leaders will provide a total of $126,000 in funding for leadership and management courses.
Thirteen candidates from Manitoba charities applied for the scholarship. The 2006 recipients include:
- Lisa Grist, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Manitoba
- Noel Camungol, Director of Human Resources, Versatech Industries Ltd.
- Stephanie Levene, Manager of Resource Development, United Way of Winnipeg
- Harry Strub, Executive Director, Virtuosi Concerts Ltd.
- Janet Olford, Guest Services Manager, Manitoba Children's Museum
- Robert Russell, Captain, Salvation Army
The individual scholarships, valued at $4,200 each, cover the full cost of a week-long program. The funding is directed at senior staff of Manitoba-based not-for-profit organizations or registered charities. Access to the Centre's leadership programs allows them to gain practical knowledge in areas including leading teams, coaching and communicating, managing change, and inspiring creative leadership. For not-for-profit organizations the ability to send key leaders to these programs is critical for the success of both the individual as well as the organization.
“For 53 years The Banff Centre has delivered inspiring leadership development programs to the leaders of Canada 's finest institutions” says Nick Nissley, executive director, Leadership Development at The Banff Centre. “It is a tremendous vote of confidence that Investors Group has recognized the excellence of our programs by generously supporting them in this way. ”
“Helping communities grow and become stronger is an important commitment at Investors Group and a strong not-for-profit sector is a key component of a healthy community,” said Richard Irish, Investors Group Assistant Vice-President, Community Affairs. “In awarding these scholarships we are pleased to be making an investment in the skilled leadership that is vital in the not-for-profit sector.”
Leadership Development at The Banff Centre offers customized and public programs in the corporate, government, Aboriginal, arts and not-for-profit sectors that enable and support fundamental transformation in individuals, organizations, and communities. Program participants are mid- to senior-level leaders and decision-makers in their fields.
Investors Group is a founding member of Imagine Canada , a national organization that champions corporate citizenship and encourages partnerships between charities, not-for-profits, and businesses in order to build stronger Canadian communities. As one of Imagine's “Caring Companies,” Investors Group contributes at least 1 per cent of their average annual pre-tax income to charitable and other non-profit organizations across Canada.
For more information on Leadership Development programs offered by The Banff Centre: http://www.banffcentre.ca/departments/leadership
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| Jill Sawyer Media and Communications Officer, The Banff Centre (403)762-6475 jill_sawyer@banffcentre.ca |
Ron Arnst Media Relations (204) 956-3364 ron.arnst@investorsgroup.com |
