{"id":238801,"date":"2022-06-02T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-02T20:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada.coop\/2022-cmc-awards-winners\/"},"modified":"2023-05-12T11:45:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T15:45:04","slug":"2022-cmc-awards-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada.coop\/en\/2022-cmc-awards-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 CMC Awards Winners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is happy to announce the winners of the annual CMC Awards for 2022. Each year, CMC honours individuals and organizations working in the Canadian co-operative and mutual sector to recognize their outstanding contribution to the sector. All winners were announced during the gala dinner at the annual CMC Congress, held in Calgary at the Fairmont Palliser<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cCMC is extremely proud to recognize the leaders of Canada\u2019s co-operative sector,\u201d explains John Kay, president of the CMC Board of Directors. \u201cThis annual award ceremony is a way to highlight their hard work, dedication and celebrate the ongoing success of co-operatives and mutuals from coast to coast. Congratulations to all the winners\u2014you are a continuous source of inspiration for everyone involved in the co-operative and mutual sector.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winners are carefully chosen by members of the CMC Awards Committee. The committee reviews all applications which were submitted by CMC\u2019s member co-operatives and mutuals. The committee is comprised of Chair Jim Bettcher as well as Pascal Billard, Reba Plummer, John Kay and Isabelle Stein. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 2022 winners: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184570558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184570558 BCX0\">The Emerging Co-operator Award<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW184570558 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW184570558 BCX0\">: This award recognizes outstanding co-operators, aged 35 and under.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW244760008 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW244760008 BCX0\">Meg Ronson<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW244760008 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meg Ronson divides her time between her role as CoopZone\u2019s Executive Director and that of Innovation Lab Manager at the University of Waterloo. Meg is a co-operative and economic development professional, and specializes in community and stakeholder engagement and innovation in research and professional development. She has worked over 5 years in a variety of roles spanning from for-profit business development for a small tech company offering online business succession solutions, to managing complex, emergent research and social innovation projects in the social finance sector at Canada\u2019s leading innovation university. She holds a Masters of Economic Development and Innovation at the University of Waterloo, a Certificate of Economics at Ryerson University and a Bachelor of Humanities at Carleton University. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Meg Ronson - Prix CMC 2022 Coop\u00e9rateur \u00e9mergent - CMC&#039;s Emerging Co-operator Award 2022\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hh7yZHO9WxI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Francis Ladurantaye<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The co-operative lifestyle chose Francis Ladurantaye somewhat by chance during his college career. During his involvement in the student association, he became interested in the services offered and managed by the student co-operative of his C\u00c9GEP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Francis holds of a bachelor&#8217;s degree in business administration. During his school years, he continued his involvement in school co-operatives. In addition to the board of directors of Coop HEC, he was elected to the board of directors of the F\u00e9d\u00e9ration qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise des coop\u00e9ratives en milieu scolaire (FQCMS) where he sat for 4 years, including 3 as president. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During this time, Francis was also involved in several other committees and boards, including the 18-35 youth committee of the Conseil qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois de la coop\u00e9ration et de la mutualit\u00e9 (CQCM) where he was president for a few years and on the Canada\u2019s Emerging Cooperators (CEC) committee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following his studies and his involvement in school cooperatives, he was a cooperative development advisor at the Coop\u00e9rative de d\u00e9veloppement r\u00e9gional du Qu\u00e9bec (CDRQ). During his stay, he accompanied several promoters to start and structure their cooperative in addition to accompanying others in their governance, among other things through strategic planning projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the strength of his time at the CDRQ, Francis then became a strategic advisor at the FQCMS where his mandate was to support board directors and general managers in addition to carrying out certain interim general management mandates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has recently become a commercial account manager at the Solidarity Economy Fund where he is responsible for supporting cooperatives and NPOs in the financing of their various projects. \n <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Francis Ladurantye - Prix CMC 2022 Coop\u00e9rateur \u00e9mergent - CMC&#039;s Emerging Co-operator Award 2022\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VqYvuzYvJuw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109002478 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109002478 BCX0\">The Co-operative Achievement Award:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW109002478 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109002478 BCX0\"> This award honours individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the cause and development of co-operative and mutual enterprises in Canada and internationally.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109002478 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dianne Kelderman<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dianne received her B.A and B.Ed from Memorial University of Newfoundland, her Masters in Education from St. Mary\u2019s University, her Masters in Economic Development from Southern New Hampshire University Graduate School of Business, and is a graduate of the High Potential Leaders Program at Harvard Business School.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dianne is the President of Atlantic Economics, a firm specializing in economic analysis and business development. She is currently on contract as the President and CEO of the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, a contract she has held for the past 23 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dianne\u2019s work in economic development spans 30 years and several countries. She has worked extensively in Atlantic Canada and has been the lead advisor on assignments across Canada, the New England States and as far afield as India. She is a published author, a well-known speaker on economic development issues, and a government policy advisor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dianne has worked in all aspects of economic development but has a particular interest in business and alternative finance development. She was the initiator of the first community economic development investment fund in Atlantic Canada\u2014the Community Catalyst Fund. She is the author of, and currently manages a $210\u202fmillion small business financing program, for Nova Scotia\u2019s co-operative and credit union sector, the author and manager of the sector\u2019s $1.5\u202fmillion equity fund, and the author and manager of the credit unions $2\u202fmillion immigrant financing program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dianne led the creation and launch of Canada\u2019s first and only online health care clinic\u2014Connecting People for Health. During her tenure with the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, the assets of the organization grew from $19,000 to over $7\u202fmillion, and revenue grew by 4,000%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her spare time, Dianne is an active volunteer, having served as Vice Chair of Canada Health Infoway, Director on the Board of Marine Atlantic, Chair of the Board of the Atlantic and Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce, Chair of the Finance and Planning Committee for Immaculate Conception Church, and many other local organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the 17 years, Dianne and her husband John were a big couple to Little Sister Sarah. Though 23 years have passed, Sarah is still part of their family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2010, Dianne was named one of Canada\u2019s 8 Women of Influence. In 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Dianne also received awards for Top 50 CEO in Atlantic Canada and was inducted into the Atlantic Business Hall of Fame in 2014. In 2022, Dianne was named one of the Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Atlantic Canada, and also, in 2022, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Truro Chamber of Commerce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dianne is known by her colleagues as a person \u201cwho gets things done\u201d. She does not shy away from challenges! She is a tenacious, innovative leader, action oriented, a visionary, committed to business excellence, and sees opportunities where others see obstacles. She is always willing and eager to tackle tough systemic issues that impact the lives of others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want something done, stay out of her way and watch it happen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dianne Kelderman - 2022 CMC Co-operative Achievement Award - Prix d\u2019excellence coop\u00e9rative CMC 2022\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0jY8_Tj-ua4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259558969 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259558969 BCX0\"><strong>Small Co-operative of the Year Award<\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW259558969 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259558969 BCX0\">This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259558969 BCX0\"> award recognizes the unique impact of a co-operative on a community.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219392275 BCX0\" lang=\"FR-CA\" xml:lang=\"FR-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219392275 BCX0\">R\u00e9sidence La Brunante COOP de solidarit\u00e9 en habitation&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW219392275 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 2003, La Brunante co-operative is a solidarity housing co-operative for seniors in the village of Racine in Quebec. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cRacine model\u201d quickly gained momentum. Several dozen villages have come to visit them, and the model has since multiplied. The founders of this cooperative have given presentations on housing for seniors throughout Quebec and at several conferences, and even three times at World Health Organization (WHO) conferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They insisted that the residence be a co-operative because creating a co-operative gives a legal structure that leads to mutual aid. Seniors still have plenty of possibilities and a lot of know-how to share. By living at La Brunante, they retain the pleasure and pride of being useful. La Brunante calls these residents mutual aid advocates as they are committed to maintaining their home together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"La Brunante - Prix CMC Petite coop\u00e9rative de 2022  - CMC Award Small Co-operative of 2022\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pd-Catm0Kaw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\">Large<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\"><strong> Co-operative of the Year Award<\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\">This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\"> award recognizes the unique impact of a co-operative on a community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW257009617 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\">Large<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\"><strong> Co-operative of the Year Award<\/strong>: <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\">This<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257009617 BCX0\"> award recognizes the unique impact of a co-operative on a community.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW257009617 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240167004 BCX0\">Arctic Co-op<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240167004 BCX0\">eratives Limited<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arctic Co-ops is a co-operative Service Federation owned and controlled democratically by the 33 autonomous Member Co-ops in Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan, and Yukon. It provides procurement, logistics, IT, Accounting, Human Resources, and other support services to the Member Co-ops and pursues its vision of people working together to improve their social and economic well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Arctic Co-op Limited - CMC Award 2022 - Prix CMC 2022 (Inuktitut Subtitles)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uKeezl3qaxI?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Co-operatives and Mutuals Canada (CMC) is happy to announce the winners of the annual CMC Awards for 2022. 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