MONTREAL, May 10, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - National Bank proudly recognized
the social commitment and involvement of its current and retired
employees at its Annual Meeting of Employees, held on April 30 in
Montreal. Chantal Thériault, from New Brunswick, received the
André-Bérard Award, which recognized annually an exceptional volunteer.
The prize also includes a donation of $5,000, which Ms. Thériault will
be giving to the Fondation Saint-Louis-Maillet, the organization that she has been supporting for 10 years.
"I am incredibly honoured to accept this year's André-Bérard Award.
Volunteering your time and energy for a cause is its own reward. The
organization I support will be using this donation to reward the
region's hard-working university students. Investing in our young
people and their education is vital to prepare the next generation of
leaders to take on the challenges of tomorrow," stated Ms. Thériault.
Among the finalists, retired employee Claude Allaire received an
honourable mention from the jury and a donation of $2,000 for the Carrefour Dignité Saint-Jean, where he has volunteered for 23 years.
"Our current and retired employees play a front-line role in their
respective communities across Canada, and 10 years ago, we set up the Our hearts are with you program to recognize their dedication. On behalf of the management of
National Bank, I would like to congratulate our 2012-2013 award
winners, as well as all the other committed volunteers who put in so
many hours for a good cause," said Louis Vachon, President and Chief
Executive Officer of National Bank, during the Annual Meeting of
Employees.
2012-2013 winners:
André-Bérard Award - $5,000
Chantal Thériault, Branch Manager, Edmundston, New Brunswick
Recognized for her volunteering with various organizations, Ms.
Thériault uses her expertise in administration and finance to benefit
her community. An active member of the Fondation Saint-Louis-Maillet for 10 years, she was recently named Chair of its board of directors.
The goal of the foundation is to contribute to the development of the
Edmundston campus of the Université de Moncton by offering scholarships to area students and provide financing for
strategic projects supported by the university.
Honourable mention - $2,000
Claude Allaire, retired employee
Mr. Allaire has volunteered for 23 years with the Carrefour Dignité Saint-Jean, an organization that helps low-income residents in Quebec's
Haut-Richelieu region, and has made the most of his passion and knack
for numbers by co-founding an income tax clinic. As his role with the
organization is to ensure that the clinic runs smoothly, Mr. Allaire
recruits, trains and oversees the volunteers involved in preparing
income tax returns.
André-Bérard Award finalists - $1,000
Léo Godin, retiree, has been a volunteer with the Université de Moncton Aigles Bleus, New Brunswick for 14 years;
Gérald Melanson, Branch Manager, Shédiac, New Brunswick, has been a volunteer with the Shédiac Rotary Club for 10 years.
The André-Bérard Award, named in honour of a former National Bank
President known for his community involvement, recognizes employees and
retirees who have made a significant contribution through their
volunteer activities. It is part of the "Our hearts are with you"
recognition program, which supports employee volunteer activities,
rewards their efforts, and enhances the impact of their actions with
financial contributions to the organizations that are near and dear to
their hearts.
Each year, National Bank supports hundreds of Canadian organizations
through donations and sponsorships. It is particularly committed to
young people through its One for Youth program, ensuring they are
healthy and have the tools they need to become engaged citizens
committed to building a better world. To learn more about the
initiatives supported by the Bank and its employees, visit youth.nationalbank.ca.
About National Bank of Canada
With $184 billion in assets as at January 31, 2013, National Bank of
Canada (www.nbc.ca), together with its subsidiaries, forms one of Canada's leading
integrated financial groups, and was named among the 20 strongest banks
in the world by Bloomberg Markets. The Bank has close to 20,000
employees and is widely recognized as a top employer. Its securities
are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: NA). Follow the Bank's
activities via social media and learn more about its extensive
community involvement at clearfacts.ca and commitment.nationalbank.ca.
Image with caption: "From left to right: Louis Vachon, National Bank's President and Chief Executive Officer; Karen Leggett, Executive Vice-President - Marketing; Gérald Melanson, Branch Manager, Shédiac; Chantal Thériault, Branch Manager, Edmundston; Claude Allaire, retired employee; Léo Godin, retired employee and André Bérard, National Bank's former President who inspired the Award. (CNW Group/National Bank of Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130510_C5768_PHOTO_EN_26604.jpg
Image with caption: "Chantal Thériault received the André-Bérard Award for 2012-2013, the highest honour in National Bank's employee and retired employee volunteer program. From left to right: Louis Vachon, National Bank's President and Chief Executive Officer, André Bérard, National Bank's former President who inspired the Award, and Chantal Thériault, Branch Manager, Edmundston. (CNW Group/National Bank of Canada)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130510_C5768_PHOTO_EN_26602.jpg
SOURCE: National Bank of Canada
