Celebrating Johnny Fansher

CSI is thrilled to let you all know that our very own Johnny Fansher - invest in your conscience - and CSI member extraordinaire - has been named a finalist for the Community Leadership award for the Pillar Community Innovation Awards in London, Ontario.

Yay Johnny.... here's what's up...

Awards to celebrate those helping create a stronger,
more vibrant community

LONDON, ONTARIO – Share. Inspire. Recognize. The people and organizations that are making a big difference in London will be honoured at the annual Pillar Community Innovation Awards.

“Inspiring by example, the Pillar Community Innovation Awards shine a light on the ways in which innovation, leadership and collaboration in the nonprofit sector have made our community better,” says Jack Smit, President & CEO, Libro Financial Group, Platinum Sponsor.

The event will celebrate innovation in four award categories: Community Innovation, Community Leadership, Community Impact and Community Collaboration. And the finalists are….

Community Innovation:
Alfredo Caxaj
Elgin Middlesex Oxford Local Training Board
Meals on Wheels

Community Leadership:
Johnny Fansher
Larry G. Myny
Literacy London Inc.

Community Impact:
Animal Rescue Foundation
Ivey Connects
The Graham Family & Try Recycling Inc.

Community Collaboration:
Hostels to Homes – The City of London
Investing in Children
London Community Resource Centre

The winners will be announced during an awards ceremony and reception held at Museum London on November 14 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. In addition to an award and their name engraved on a perpetual plaque at the Central Library, winners will receive $2500 directed to the charity of their choice.

President and Founder of Jantzi Research, Michael Jantzi, will be the keynote speaker. Jantzi is one of Canada’s leading spokespersons on social investment and corporate social responsibility issues, appearing regularly in the national media.
Libro Financial Group is the Platinum sponsor for the event, which includes a fantastic jazz ensemble, cocktail reception with gourmet appetizers and cash bar.

As a result of our generous sponsors and dedicated organizing committee, the evening promises to be both exciting and memorable,” says Michelle Baldwin, Executive Director, Pillar Nonprofit Network.