2017
A S S I N I B O I N E
COURAGE AWARD DINNER
A FUNDRAISER IN SUPPORT OF ASSINIBOINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Award Recipient Don Penny
Honorary Chair, Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Brandon, Manitoba
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Imperial Ballroom
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner
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D ONA L D H. PE N N Y, F C A, L L.D
F O U N DI N G PARTNE R & F O RME R CH AIRMAN, ME YE RS NO RRIS PENNY LLP
2017 CO U R AG E AWARD RECIPIE NT
Don Penny is a founding partner and former Chairman of Meyers Norris Penny LLP, a Western Canadian
Regional Accounting Firm with more than 65 offices across Canada. Since Don joined in 1962, MNP has
risen by revenue to rank consistently among the top accounting firms in Canada.
Don graduated from Virden Collegiate and received his Chartered Accountant designation from the
Manitoba Institute in 1963 with Fellow Chartered Accountant following in 1984. Brandon University
honoured Don by presenting him with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws degree and he has been
appointed Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of 26th Field Regiment RCA, a prestigious appointment
bestowed in recognition of distinct Canadian citizens. More recently Don has been distinguished by
receiving two other awards, firstly being appointed a member of the Order of Canada and the Life Time
Achievement Award from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Manitoba.
Don is deeply committed to maintaining the profession of accountancy’s well-regarded reputation
at all levels. Nationally, he has served on the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Board of
Governors, was active on numerous committees, and was Chairman from 1995-98. Don has been
involved, again exemplifying his commitment to life-long learning, with the Institute of Chartered
Accountants of Manitoba where he served as Chairman from 1985–86 and with Associated Accounting
Firms International.
Don has demonstrated commitment in community involvement through the Brandon Economic
Development Board, Chamber of Commerce, YMCA, SW Manitoba Kinsmen Club, Brandon Minor
Hockey, United Way, Indian & Métis Friendship Centre, Jeux du Canada Winter Games 1979, Rural
Grow Bonds, and Wasagaming Golf Club.
G R A ND C H I E F S H E I L A N O R T H WI L S O N
H O N O R A R Y CH AIR, 2017 CO URAG E AWARD
A member of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson moved to Winnipeg at age
15 to pursue her education. Grand Chief values the educational opportunities she has had, completing
two diplomas from Assiniboine Community College in Business Accounting and Rural Development
focusing on community development. After completing her diplomas at Assiniboine, she decided to
pursue a career in journalism obtaining further education from Academy of Broadcasting Corporation
and Red River College. She is currently completing a degree in Political Science at the University
of Winnipeg.
Prior to becoming the Grand Chief of MKO in September 2015, Sheila North Wilson worked as a
CBC journalist for seven years, an entrepreneur, Cree translator, economic development officer,
radio personality, Chief Communication Officer at Assembly for Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), and as a
correspondent with CTV News.
Grand Chief North WIlson has also led many other initiatives related to advancing Indigenous issues
in Canada. During her time at AMC, she helped to galvanize national and local movements including
actions in response to the Crown-First Nations Gatherings that were held in 2012, developing
communications strategies to engage both grassroots and Indigenous leadership in consultation
and accommodation issues with respect to natural resource extraction, and a national engagement
strategy to respond to the First Nations Education Act proposed by the federal government in 2014.
A gifted writer and listener who brings passion, empathy and commitment to her leadership, Grand
Chief Sheila North Wilson is a multiple Radio-Television News Directors Association award winner
and Gemini Award nominee. She has been recognized for her efforts building bridges of understanding
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities during her time in media and most recently as
the leader of MKO. She is driven by her passion to create greater awareness among Canadians about
Indigenous People, their cultures and shared history in Canada to move towards building relationships
in the spirit of achieving true reconciliation.
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2017 ASSINIBOINE COURAGE AWARD
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Brandon, Manitoba
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Imperial Ballroom
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRESENTING DINNER SPONSOR
$8,000
One available
• Prominent placement on promotion materials recognized as
title sponsor
• Seating at the head table for four guests
• Acknowledgment in the community profile ad in the Brandon Sun
• Inside back cover full-page ad, logo and name recognition in event
souvenir program
PL ATINUM DINNER SPONSOR
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Acknowledgment during dinner proceedings
Table signage
Reserved table for 8 guests in prime location
Acknowledgment in annual ‘Report to Donors’ published by
Assiniboine Community College Foundation
$5,000
One available
• Seating at the head table for two guests
• Acknowledgment in the community profile ad in the Brandon Sun
• Inside full-page ad, logo and name recognition in event
souvenir program
• Acknowledgment during dinner proceedings
GOLD DINNER SPONSOR
• Table signage
• Reserved table for 8 guests in prime location
• Acknowledgment in annual ‘Report to Donors’ published by
Assiniboine Community College Foundation
$3,500
Five available
• Acknowledgment in the community profile ad in the Brandon Sun
• Full page ad, logo and name recognition in event souvenir program
• Acknowledgment during dinner proceedings
SILVER DINNER SPONSOR
• Table signage
• Reserved seating for 8 guests to attend
• Acknowledgment in annual ‘Report to Donors’ published by
Assiniboine Community College Foundation
$2,500
Eight available
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Acknowledgment in the community profile ad in the Brandon Sun
½ page ad, logo and name recognition in event souvenir program
Acknowledgment during dinner proceedings
Table signage
CORPORATE DINNER SPONSOR
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• Reserved seating for 8 guests to attend
• Acknowledgment in annual ‘Report to Donors’ published by
Assiniboine Community College Foundation
$1,500
Acknowledgment in the community profile ad in the Brandon Sun
¼ page ad, logo and name recognition in event souvenir program
Acknowledgment during dinner proceedings
Table signage
Reserved seating for 8 guests to attend
Acknowledgment in annual ‘Report to Donors’ published by
Assiniboine Community College Foundation
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Advertisements in the event souvenir program
may be purchased at the following rates:
• Full page (5in x 8in)
• ½ page (2.5in x 8in)
• ¼ page (2.5in x 4in)
$1,000
$500
$250
ACC Foundation | 1430 Victoria Avenue East | Brandon, Manitoba | R7A 2A9
Tel: 204.960.2242 | F: 204.938.2665 | [email protected]
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2017 assiniboine courage award
Thursday, may 11, 2017
Brandon, Manitoba
Victoria Inn Hotel and Convention Centre, Imperial Ballroom
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner
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Tel: 204.960.2242 | F: 204.938.2665 | [email protected]
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