'Founding Sponsor'
"It is in the spirit of our long-standing commitment to developing
leadership and investing in Canada's rural communities that Pioneer is proud to be the
founding sponsor of the Awards of Rural Excellence."
Art Stirling, Government & Industry Affairs Manager
Pioneer Hi-Bred Limited
"The Co-operators values excellence through innovation and
contribution to community - two cornterstones of the Awards of Rural Excellence
criteria. We are pleased to join ghe Foundation forRural Living once again to
present the 5th Annual Awards of Rural Excellence."
Laura Gregson, Director Corporate Citizenship
The Co-operators
"The Ontario government is committed to working with its rural partners to build
strong, vibrant communities with diversified economies and healthy social and
environmental climates. In keeping with that commitment, we are pleased to sponsor
the 5th Annual Awards of Rural Excellence."
Hon. Ernie Hardeman, Associate Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Rural Affairs
"At Union Gas, we believe we need to play
an integral role in supporting the communities in which we live and work. We are
proud to support the 5th Annual Awards of Rural Excellence in recognizing and
celebrating excellence in rural communities."
Jane Peverett, President
Union Gas
"Hosting the Awards presntation is
a wonderful complement to The Ontario Rural Council's annual conference.
Participants at the conference represent a whole cross-section of rural interest and
organizations. It is fitting that among this group of peers the innovations and
best practices in rural Ontario are recognized and celebrated."
Pat Smith, Chair
The Ontario Rural Council
If you know of a group, program, project or
initiative that deserves recognition, let us know . . . we want to honour them.
