Each award recipient embodies the spirit of excellence, innovation and dedication. Let us celebrate their outstanding contributions in the world of philanthropy which inspires others to set new standards of excellence in strategic charitable giving. We look forward to celebrating them on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
2025 Excellence in Legacy Giving Award – Michael Garron Hospital Foundation
Michael Garron Hospital Foundation – Over a ten-year span, the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation’s legacy program expanded its staffing, engagement and impact. The Hospital has deepened relationships with donors and the advisor community, while broadening engagement through new unique events and fresh marketing initiatives, including a Facebook campaign and customized communications to donors.
2025 Exemplary Gift Planning Advisor Award – Malcom Burrows
Malcolm Burrows – Few individuals have made such a sustained and multi-dimensional contribution to estate and legacy gift planning in Canada. Malcolm’s decades of leadership in both the charitable and financial sectors have shaped the way professionals across the country approach charitable gift planning.
2025 Donor Distinction Award – Nita and Don Reed
Nita and Don Reed – For more than three decades, Nita and Don Reed have exemplified the very best of philanthropic leadership at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM). Their generosity, volunteerism, and vision have shaped the Museum’s evolution into a vibrant, inclusive, and globally respected institution. The Reeds’ Legacy gift intention strengthens ROM’s commitment to becoming an institution that truly reflects the diversity of its community and the world it interprets.
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