The YMCA of Greater Toronto was presented with the “Trailblazer” award at the 2nd annual Maytree Foundation’s Diversity in Governance Awards ceremony on November 12, 2008.

The awards are an initiative of Maytree’s DiverseCity OnBoard program that works to ensure that the governance bodies of public agencies, boards and commissions as well as voluntary organizations reflect the diversity of the people who live and work in the GTA.
 
“The YMCA is honored to receive the first-ever Trailblazer award from the Maytree Foundation,” said Scott Haldane, President & CEO.  “As we continue on our journey to have our Board and our Association reflect the diversity in the communities we serve, this important award is a strong indicator that we are clearly moving in the right direction and need to remain committed to our diversity and social inclusion goals.”

Ratna Omidvar, Maytree Foundation President, said it is urgent to improve the diversity of Toronto’s public and nonprofit institutions.  “Toronto is the most culturally diverse city in the world, organizations and institutions should reflect the people they are serving. It is time we diversify Toronto’s leadership. DiverseCity OnBoard is committed to changing who is sitting at the board table of public and nonprofit organizations in the GTA.”