{"id":5743,"date":"2014-05-14T19:26:14","date_gmt":"2014-05-14T23:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/?p=203"},"modified":"2023-08-03T16:12:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T20:12:31","slug":"social-service-workers-honoured-at-bhayana-family-foundation-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluedoor.ca\/social-service-workers-honoured-at-bhayana-family-foundation-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Social service workers honoured at Bhayana Family Foundation Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"

Read the full article at yorkregion.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Frontline York Region social service workers were recognized for their dedicated efforts at the second annual Bhayana Family Foundation Awards in Vaughan Friday.<\/p>\n

Three outstanding individuals and one team from United Way York Region partner agencies were honoured at Vaughan City Hall. The foundation identifies and awards social service workers for their dedication, innovation and creativity, leadership, and team achievement. Each winner received a cash prize of $1,000, made possible thanks to the generosity of Madan and Raksha M. Bhayana.<\/p>\n

The foundation has sponsored these awards with United Way agencies in Toronto, Calgary and the Lower Mainland.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s recipients were honoured for their contributions to people and communities in York Region through excellent service delivery and supports, United Way York Region CEO Daniele Zanotti said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a growing region where the demand for services is outpacing our supply, the nominees and winners of this year\u2019s awards are superheroes, providing a helping hand in every neighbourhood to people in need.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cThrough our In Every Neighbourhood campaign, we are working hard to close the growing gaps in our region,\u201d Mr. Zanotti said, referencing the organization\u2019s aspiration to raise $30 million in 3 years. \u201cIn a growing region where the demand for services is outpacing our supply, the nominees and winners of this year\u2019s awards are superheroes, providing a helping hand in every neighbourhood to people in need.\u201d<\/p>\n

The impact of the honourees\u2019 work on the quality of life for thousands of people in York Region through critical frontline support is tremendous, awards founder Raksha M. Bhayana said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are always ready to help and care for people across this region and the Bhayana Family Foundation is honoured to recognize your tireless efforts,\u201d Ms Bhayana said.<\/p>\n

The foundation recognized individuals and teams in four categories: dedication, innovation and creativity, leadership and team achievement. Peer- to-peer nominations were reviewed by a selection panel comprised of social service sector workers, labour and one community member-at-large.<\/p>\n

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Above Left: Members from Blue Door accept their team achievement awards during the 2014 Bhayana Family Foundation Awards at Vaughan City Hall Friday. Above Right: Daniele Zanotti speaks during the 2014 Bhayana Family Foundation Awards.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The 2014 Bhayana Family Foundation Awards winners were:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dedication<\/strong> \u2014 Cindy Cepparo, program director, the Vitanova Foundation;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Innovation and creativity<\/strong> \u2014 Lesley Sims, resource development director, 360\u00b0kids;<\/p>\n

\u2022 Leadership<\/strong> \u2014 Mario So Gao, youth services coordinator, Centre for Immigrant and Community Services; and<\/p>\n

\u2022 Team achievement<\/strong> \u2014 Blue Door staff, Da Chan, Anastasia Sourasis, Rabia Irfan, Patricia Okonta, Harpreet Banwait, Sandra Luchies, Zohra Bawari, Debora Cruz, Behnaz Moeinzadeh, Nadia Mirza and Ludmila Belositchi.<\/p>\n

Ms Sims expressed gratitude for an award from her peers.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur workplace is empowering because I find great meaning in the work we do every day and the positive and encouraging environment embedded in our culture at 360\u00b0kids,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re always looking for innovative ways to engage and share our passion with the community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Mowat Centre not-for-profit executive lead Elizabeth McIsaac was keynote speaker, sharing findings from her organization\u2019s most recent report, Shaping the Future, on leadership in the non-profit world.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe non-profit sector contributes significantly to communities across Ontario, but we must increase our capacity to lead change,\u201d Ms McIsaac said. \u201cThe future of the non-profit world and its ability to have impact will be defined by our ability to attract and retain innovative, committed leaders who are able to work across sectors and in multi-stakeholder partnerships.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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