Student team earns 2015 national recognition for empowering individuals, communities and the planet
TORONTO, ONTARIO (May 11, 2015) – The University of Toronto has been awarded the 2015 Tim Hortons Making a True Difference Project Partnership Best Project award by this country’s largest student leadership development organization, Enactus Canada. The award presentation took place at the 2015 Enactus Canada National Exposition today in Toronto.
The team’s Lumifi Project used retro-fitted second hand routers to provide students in Jamaica, who have no access to the internet, with a virtual database of educational content using local mesh networks
“The Enactus program aligns perfectly with Tim Hortons’ commitment to promote making a true difference in communities across Canada”, says David Clanachan, President and Chief Operating Officer for Tim Hortons Canada. “It was inspiring to see the next generation of Canadian leaders take a holistic approach to making a difference in lives of people and in their local communities.”
The Tim Hortons Making a True Difference Project Partnership was designed to empower Enactus teams with the resources needed to identify, create and deliver projects that address the specific and unique needs and opportunities in their communities in a holistic way.
“We are proud to recognize the Enactus University of Toronto team for their work to empower youth,” said Nicole Almond, Enactus Canada president. “With the support of corporate partners like Tim Hortons, our students are demonstrating how change can be realized when people are committed to making a true difference.”
The Tim Hortons Making a True Difference Project Partnership Best Project was awarded at the 2015 Enactus Canada National Exposition , where more than 1,200 delegates including the country’s brightest university and college students, academic professionals and top Canadian CEOs came together to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.
For news throughout the year and competition results during the event, please visit @Enactus_Canada on Twitter.
-30-
ABOUT ENACTUS CANADA: Enactus Canada, this country’s largest student leadership development organization, is shaping generations of entrepreneurial leaders who are passionate about advancing the economic, social and environmental health of Canada. Guided by academic advisors and business experts, more than 2,400 entrepreneurial postsecondary students led 250 community empowerment projects and business ventures this past year in communities coast to coast. As a global network of 36 countries, Enactus uses the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world. For more information, visit enactus.ca.
Media inquiries:
Jody Lundrigan
Director, Communications
Enactus Canada
E: jody@enactus.ca
M: 416.346.0131