Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP receives the Peter Legge Philanthropy Award at CAPS national convention
December 10, 2019, Suzanne F. Stevens receives the Peter Legge Philanthropic Award
The award is given to an individual who:
- Demonstrates the principles of philanthropy and stewardship through their actions and outcomes.
- Serves as a role model for others in giving for the sake of giving without expecting anything in return.
- Demonstrates professionalism and ethical behaviour that is consistent with the values of CAPS and the CAPS Foundation.
- The recipient may be a CAPS member or may come from outside the association.
As per the award guidelines, the nomination committee is comprised of: Peter Legge as chair and the first recipient; a CAPS board member; a CAPS foundation board member; and two Chapter Presidents.
Suzanne is honoured to be acknowledged by her peers. In her acceptance speech, which you can watch to below, she shares the opportunity that contributing provides:
“We have such a huge opportunity to contribute to the community in such profound ways. Being on the platform is such a privilege, and I honour that privilege. We have a responsibly to our audience; we can take that responsibility way beyond the rooms we speak in and create a massive ripple effect. It doesn’t take money; it takes commitment and engagement.”
Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP receives the Peter Legge Philanthropy Award from National President, Michael Kerr, CSP, HoF
To find all past recipients of the award visit: Canadian Association of Professional Speaker at https://www.canadianspeakers.org/group/philanthropic-award/
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