Debra Doucette Hewson lauded with Community Vision Award

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27 October 2016

Debra Doucette Hewson with Community Vision Award and Michael McKnight, United Way.

Debra Doucette Hewson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Odlum Brown Limited has been recognized with the Joseph and Rosalie Segal United Way Community Vision Award. She received the tribute at United Way British Columbia’s annual recognition event for major gift donors, United Way’s Pathfinders Dinner. The Community Vision Award recognizes individuals or families who have shown outstanding commitment to the betterment of the community through their leadership and support of United Way. “Debra is a passionate, smart and generous philanthropist who has tirelessly supported United Way British Columbia,” said Michael McKnight, President & CEO, United Way British Columbia. “Her commitment to our community is an example for all and why she has been chosen as this year’s Joseph and Rosalie United Way Community Vision Award recipient.” Aside from Ms. Doucette Hewson’s generous financial support of United Way, she has also given generously of her time. From 2009 to 2012, she volunteered her time serving as a member of the Board of Directors of United Way British Columbia and as a member of United Way’s Campaign Cabinet. She has also been a Leadership speaker for United Way British Columbia since 2004. Leadership speakers visit workplaces inspiring donors to give to United Way. Other volunteer roles Ms. Doucette Hewson has held outside of United Way include Board member of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.; Board member of St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation; and a member of the Sauder School of Business Faculty Advisory Board. Doucette Hewson has won many other awards including: Influential Women in Business Award from Business in Vancouver, 2015; one of the 50 Most Influential Women in BC by BC Business, 2015; Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012; and B.C. Community Achievement Award, 2012. “Community is like a big family. It is important for people to see themselves as part of this community, this family and to give back to it,” said Debra Doucette Hewson. “I am honoured to be recognized by the Segals and by United Way with this very special award.” United Way Pathfinders’ Dinner honors United Way Major Gifts and Legacy Giving donors for the difference they make in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people – children, families and seniors – living in communities throughout the Lower Mainland. Thank you to PwC for being the presenting sponsor of the event for the fourth consecutive year. https://www.flickr.com/photos/unitedwaylowermainland/albums/72157672199196893

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