2023 Community Excellence Award Winners
Welcome to the United Way Award
Presented to workplaces that have introduced themselves to The United Way this year with vitality, excitement and achieved excellent results.
- CPKC
- M5 Marketing Communications
- Kinectrics
- Selectpath Benefits & Financial
Top Five Employee Giving
The following organizations were recognized for being the 5 workplaces that raised the most money in 2023 through employee giving and special events.
- TD Bank Group $135,446
- NB Power Lepreau, Coleson Cove, Energy Efficiency Services & Members of IBEW Local 37 $51,392
- City of Saint John – Cupe Local 18, Cupe Local 486, Saint John Police Union, IAFF Local 771, And Management & Non-Unionized Employees $46,411
- Canada Revenue Agency/ Agence Du Revenu Du Canada $42,346
- JD Irving Limited $38,310
Top Five Corporate Giving
The following organizations were recognized for giving the top five corporate donations to the United Way in 2023.
- Saint John Energy over $64,000
- TD Bank Group over $45,700
- Port Saint John over $40,500
- CPKC $25,000
- Royal Bank $21,500
Quantum Leap Award
Presented to the organization that experienced exceptional growth in their 2023 campaign.
- Fairstone Financial (over 400% growth!)
- The Shaw Group / Prestige Homes (over 200% growth)
- Port Saint John (over 200% growth)
- Intact Insurance (over 200% growth)
Everyday Hero Award
Presented to the workplace that has the most “Everyday Heroes”. An “Everyday Hero” gives $1 or more per day for a year.
- IAFF LOCAL 771 – SAINT JOHN FIREFIGHTERS
100% Giving Award
Presented to a workplace that has 100% employee giving to the United Way campaign.
Cornerstone Award
Presented to the workplace that has made a substantial contribution to the United Way over the past 15 years.
Valued Community Partner Award
Presented to an organization that supported the United way through an innovative partnership or sponsorship.
- Acadia Broadcasting
- AREA 506/Boxcar
- HotSpot
- CAA Atlantic
Outstanding Campaign Volunteer Award
Presented to the ECCs who used their creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership to run an inspirational campaign.
- Devin Doucette (Costco)
- Karl McCarthy (BMO)
- Brianne Lawlor (Saint John Energy)
- Emin Civi (UNB Saint John)
- Gord McNamee (Wyndham)
- Trudy Atherton-Hall (EUB)
- Alexia Bovaird (Emera)
- Lori Monaghan (Public Service and Procurement /Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada)
- Derek Ross (Saint John Fire)
- Ian Rockwood (Scotiabank)
- Tracy Duffy (Stewart McKelvey)
- Janet Gallant (Source Atlantic)
- Shawna Wallace (WorksafeNB)
- Eric Savoie, (EY)
Outstanding Campaign Team Award
Presented to campaign teams that effectively used teamwork and strategic thinking to improve their campaigns.
- City of Saint John
- NB Power – Energy and Efficiency Services
- NB Power – Point Lepreau
- Social Development
- Source
- TD Insurance
- Xerox
