The 2025 recipient is Laurie Lantaigne

Laurie’s Classification is Charity Fundraising. She is Financial Director for the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington. She provides leadership to the financial administrative and fundraising areas of the organization. Laurie shares her passion and commitment to enhancing the well-being of children and youth by connecting them to experiences and supports that contribute to their sense of belonging and help them reach their full potential. She shares opportunities for others to help meet those goals by promoting participation in programs such as Trees for Tots, Keep Kids Fed and other fundraising initiatives. Her efforts have ensured that the Children’s Foundation has a solid presence, contributing to Ribfest. With 18 years tenure, she mentors new staff and volunteers behind the scenes in a quiet unassuming manner.
In the Club, she has served many years as the Youth Director and most recently as the Membership Director. She also organizes all of our fellowship events and is our Member Cares Chair, making sure our members receive support in bad and good times. She has a kind heart and is always thinking of others.
Service Above Self
Guelph, ON
Canada