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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, November 18, 2011 · 12 Oakville trio named national philanthropists By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Several Oakvillians were celebrated for their selflessness at an awards ceremony in Burlington that marked National Philanthropy Day Wednesday. Oakville's Peter Gilgan, Peter Wilson and Tina Triano were recognized for their contributions to their community at the 2011 Golden Horseshoe Philanthropy Awards, hosted by the Golden Horseshoe chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Gilgan, president and CEO of Mattamy Homes, received the Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year award. Wilson, CEO of Oakville-based Wilson International Limited, took home the Outstanding Volunteer of the Year award. Tina Triano, CEO of the Oakville Hospital Foundation, received the inaugural Outstanding Fundraising Professional of the Year. "I think the world needs more good news," said emcee Connie Smith, at a packed Burlington mal." "If, a decade later, I saw the same woman today, instead of nervously giggling with her I would invite her over for coffee," she concluded. "I would ask her about her vision of the world. After hearing her answer I might introduce her to one of the pure organizations in this room to help her achieve that. And if she's unsure, the new Oakville hospital has an incredibly compelling case." Wilson is board chair of the Trillium Health Centre Foundation and has provided, through his company, more than $1.3 million to the hospital, funds that helped buy a new CT scanner. He also cofounded the Bike 4 Betty fundraiser, which supports cancer care services at Trillium. "To me volunteerism is about working on behalf of others who promote good and good quality of life," Wilson said. Peter Gilgan has contributed to organizations such as the YMCA of Oakville, provided campaign leadership and counsel to Sheridan College and recently presented See Philanthropy page 21 Tina Triano Convention Centre. "National Philanthropy Day is a wonderful, good news story. It's a special day set aside, to recognize the contributions of those who give back to their communities, and in doing so, inspire others to make philanthropy part of their life and their work." In approximately 20 years working with hospitals across the Golden Horseshoe, Triano has helped secure more than $100 million in donations. In doing so she has earned a reputation as a gifted, Peter Gilgan strategic and enthusiastic fundraiser. "Nowhere are thanks more deserving for me receiving this award than those who have shaped me and my life leading to this day," Triano said. She thanked her family and friends, as well as colleagues at the hospital and its foundation, its volunteers and donors. "This industry of ours doesn't exist without you," she said of the donors. "Deep down, regardless of the level of your giving, I know you Peter Wilson want to change our world. I know, without a doubt, as my feet hit the floor every morning, that I am fortunate and blessed, in fact, to play a small part when you decide to do so." She also told a story from about 10 years ago to the crowd. She was driving a Mercury Cougar at the time and had a vanity plate that read: FUNDRAISER. She recalled a woman, who was parked beside her, as saying, "How ironic that the model of your car and your profession both indicate a predatory ani- Thank you for making a difference. But more importantly, thank you for generously donating to the Tim Hortons Food Drive. It's helped make a difference in the Oakville community. At participating restaurants. © Tim Hortons, 2008