The 2009 recipient of the Evelyn McKie Community Builder Award:

Cathy Bates

Previous recipients of the Evelyn McKie Community Builder Award:

• Irina Raduly, Multicultural Association of Greater Moncton (2008)
• Bertha Darling, Food Depot Alimentaire Inc. (2007)
• Frank Leonardi, Salvation Army (2006)

• David Way, Moncton Community Chaplaincy (2005)

Evelyn (Andrews) McKie was the first Executive Director of the Community Chest / United Way in Moncton and is the only woman to have served as a full time Executive Director in Eastern Canada. Her innovative week long "Blitz Campaign" earned her top honors when it became the first campaign to reach goal in Canada. For this achievement, along with her fresh ideas and thoroughness of systems, Evelyn McKie was honoured in Chatelaine magazine as a pioneer and visionary.

Evelyn McKie worked life long to strengthen our community. Prior to serving with the United Way, she was the only woman to be appointed as head of a regional advisory board that would coordinate all federal government in the Maritime region and report back to the Prime Minister.

Her dedicated leadership laid the foundation for the success of the United Way movement throughout our community and across Canada. Evelyn McKie retired in 1984 after 30 years of service. We believe she exemplifies the meaning of "Community Building."

Award Criteria

This prestigious regional award is presented to a staff member of a charitable organization in the Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick area in recognition of his or her dedication to strengthening our community through their leadership, skills, and extraordinary commitment to the well-being of others.

The award recipient must have either played a role and / or performed a task that has positively impacted the citizens of the Greater Moncton and Southeastern New Brunswick community. Their contribution must have demonstrated their willingness to step outside the confines of their existing position in the pursuit of a healthier, more caring and inclusive community for all. Strategic thinking, the willingness to work collaboratively with community partners, and an ongoing determination to work for the vulnerable of our community are attributes that define nominees.

This award is presented annually at the United Way’s annual Kick-off luncheon held in September. Nominations are sought for the annual award each year in August. Please submit your nominations for the Evelyn McKie Community Builder Award by emailing Micha Fardy, United Way’s Director of Community Development.