Item - 2020.EP9.1

The Board of Governors of Exhibition Place:

1.  Applauded and extended congratulations to Mr. Terry Day as the 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Employee of the Year.

2.  Applauded and extended congratulations to Ms. Ina Toncescu on being recognized as the 2019 Employee of the Year.

3.  Applauded and extended congratulations to Ms. Debbie Sanderson for her outstanding efforts on the 2019 United Way City of Toronto Campaign.

A number of Exhibition Place employees should be recognized by the Board for recent outstanding accomplishments:

1.  2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Employee of the Year

Mr. Terry Day is recognized as the 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Employee of the Year.  Mr. Day in achieving Platinum Level status has demonstrated his personal commitment to social responsibility and environmental sustainability at Exhibition Place.

The Corporate Social Responsibility Program commenced in 2014 and provides to each staff member their own report card on their individual everyday use and practices, so that each employee can see and set their personal goals for improvements. The areas focused on are: mode of transportation to work; energy savings in the office; paper consumption; participation in our recognition program; and volunteer participation in various staff committees and community outreach.

2.  2019 Employee of Year

Ms. Ina Toncescu is recognized as the Employee of the Year for 2019. Ms. Toncescu has worked at Exhibition Place for just over 18 months. In her role as Administrative Assistant to the Director of Sales, was recognized for her outstanding contributions to Exhibition Place and going “above and beyond” the call of duty to deliver excellent customer service.

The Employee Recognition Program, launched in January 2011, had as its mandate the commitment of Exhibition Place and all our employees to continuous improvement to consistently offer customer service that exceeds expectations and to treat others as we would like to be treated. The “Excellence in Action” initiative has grown since its inception and in 2019 recognized 555 nominations from across the grounds.
 
3.  2019 United Way City of Toronto Campaign

Ms. Debbie Sanderson, Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, is recognized for her dedication and hard work managing the 2019 United Way City of Toronto Campaign for Exhibition Place.

Each year in an effort to build a better city, the City of Toronto Public Service Staff, along with all Agencies, Boards, and Commissions participate in the annual city wide fundraising program in support of United Way Toronto and York Regions.

This year, Exhibition Place raised a grand total of $5,386.35 for United Way City of Toronto Campaign. Over the last 15 years Exhibition Place have contributed a total of $89,002.10 to the United Way Toronto and York Region.