Claude Pinard, President and Executive Director of Centraide of Greater Montreal, Nadine Renaud-Tinker, Executive Vice President and National Head, Career Sales Force, RBC Royal Bank, Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, BCE Inc. and Bell Canada, and Maud Doualan, Vice President, Philanthropic Development, Centraide of Greater Montreal.
A historic milestone: our campaign surpasses $71.3M!
The Solidaires event marked the spectacular conclusion of our 2024 annual campaign. This powerful moment of recognition allowed us to celebrate the outstanding commitment of our partners, businesses, donors, and community agencies who, together, make a real difference in the lives of the most vulnerable people.
In the midst of a housing crisis affecting thousands of households living in poverty or precarious situations, the $71.3 million raised in 2024 will help support over 375 community agencies and projects across Greater Montreal.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success. Your generosity and solidarity are essential to building an inclusive Greater Montreal without poverty.
“Thank you to the co-chairs of the 2024 campaign, Nadine Renaud-Tinker and Mirko Bibic, and to Paul Desmarais III, Chair of the Major Donors Cabinet. Thank you to the volunteers who served on our workplace campaign committees and cabinets. Thank you to the donors. Thank you all for making this outstanding result possible.”
Solidaires Awards winners
Agency Solidaires Awards
Solidaires prizes were awarded to agencies who have distinguished themselves in the following categories.
This recognition is awarded to an organization or collective initiative supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It recognizes concrete actions implemented to address current or emerging issues related to poverty and social exclusion, particularly concerning historically marginalized groups.
This recognition is awarded to an organization, collective initiative, or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It honors efforts to develop intervention strategies and participatory approaches that strengthen the empowerment of individuals and communities facing various challenges.
Winner: Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Association (CDNBCA)
This recognition is awarded to an organization, a consultation body, or a group of agencies supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It rewards engagement in concerted efforts, particularly through collaboration with local social actors and participation in local social development initiatives, with a focus on including the voices of vulnerable populations.
This recognition is awarded to an organization, a consultation body, or a group of agencies supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It rewards engagement in concerted efforts, particularly through collaboration with local social actors and participation in local social development initiatives, with a focus on including the voices of vulnerable populations.
This recognition is awarded to an organization, collective initiative, or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It recognizes inclusive and participatory management that integrates equity, diversity, and inclusion at all organizational levels.
This recognition is awarded to an individual or group of individuals distinguished by their volunteerism and leadership within an organization or consultation body supported by Centraide of Greater Montreal. It recognizes their commitment to advancing an issue or mobilizing citizens to achieve a concrete and sustainable action.
Winner: Denise Major, Maison d’Entraide St-Paul et Émard
Solidaires awards were presented to companies, organizations and unions that carried out outstanding Centraide campaigns.
This recognition is awarded to a company that has led an outstanding campaign at all levels, with strong involvement from senior management. This distinction recognizes the partnership and exemplary commitment of the organization to Centraide. In this category, senior management’s involvement is a key factor in the campaign’s success.
Winners:
1000 plus employees
AtkinsRéalis
Énergir
METRO
999 employees or less
Lavery
PCL Construction
PMML – Leader in Commercial Real Estate
This recognition is awarded to a company that has led a campaign among employees and/or exceptional Leaders. It recognizes the engagement of the organizing committee that enabled the successful execution of a planned and structured annual campaign, while optimizing employee mobilization for Centraide. The campaign must be driven by employees, who, through their involvement, made it a success.
Winners:
1000 plus employees
CAE
Ville de Laval
Ville de Montréal
999 employees or less
CAA-Québec
Joddes
This recognition is awarded to a company, group, or committee that has carried out an activity, project, or event that is both inclusive and innovative. It recognizes the efforts made to implement an initiative that stands out from traditional activities.
Winners:
Carbonleo
Gameloft
L’Oréal Canada
Pineapple Project
Michèle Thibodeau-DeGuire
Each year, an award is also presented to a volunteer in recognition of their outstanding contribution to Centraide of Greater Montreal. During the Solidaires Awards ceremony, we take the opportunity to thank this volunteer and present them with an award.
2025 winner: Nathalie Bernier
About the Solidaires evening
Every year, the Solidaires evening marks both the end of the Centraide campaign and the excellence of our partner companies, agencies and individuals who made outstanding contributions in the past year through their philanthropic and community action.
Thank you to our philanthropic and community partners and congratulations to all the winners.
