Amie Evans, a small business advisor with TD Canada Trust in the city has received that organization鈥檚 highest employee honour.
It was announced last Wednesday Evans was among 90 employees to receive the 2015 Vision In Action award.
The award is presented annually based on leadership, example of guiding principles of the financial institution, community involvement and other factors to deserving individuals from within TD Canada Trust鈥檚 85,000 employees.
鈥淔or us it鈥檚 the highest award an employee can receive,鈥� said Brian Gervais, Senior Vice President.
Gervais said the award is highly reflective of the employee being involved in the local community. Evans is a past president of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce among other things.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a big part of our culture,鈥� he said. 鈥淕iving back is really important.鈥�
Evans, who said the award 鈥渨as a surprise鈥�, was also 鈥渁n honour.鈥�
Evans said in her case being involved in the community is something she sees as a responsibility everyone should undertake.
鈥淚t鈥檚 something everybody should do,鈥� she said, adding it is community involvement which builds 鈥渁 better for future鈥� for everyone.
The award will see Evans, and a guest, in Toronto for TD Canada Trust AGM, and other activities.
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