Co-op Conference and Spirit Awards Gala
The annual Co-op Conference and Spirit Awards Gala is one of the Ontario co-operative sector's premier events, and one of Canada's largest annual co-op gatherings. It is a time for co-op and credit union leaders, sector volunteers, and stakeholders and friends to come together for training and education, networking and celebration.
The 2011 Conference and Gala was held October 19, 2011. The workshop presentations have been uploaded and appear on the 2011 Gala Workshops page. Spirit Award videos will appear on the On Co-op YouTube Awards channel shortly.
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Co-ops, credit unions and sector stakeholders use the Co-op Conference and Gala to network, learn, renew inspiration and celebrate co-operative spirit. Participation in the Co-op Conference and Gala is open to co-operatives, credit unions, academics, public policy makers and any organization or person interested in the co-op sector.
About 225 participants took part, including co-op leaders, credit unions and caisse populaires, managers and members; co-op and CED stakeholders and champions; and MPPs and government staff. Attendees came from Ontario, Canada, and the USA.
THE CO-OP CONFERENCE AND GALA...
- highlights the successes of Ontario co-operatives, credit unions and caisses populaires.
- informs participants through workshops and plenary sessions.
- facilitates networking and information-sharing among co-operatives, co-op supporters, funders and developers.
- showcases the achievements of distinguished co-operators and organization.
GALA 2011
The 11th Annual Co-op Conference and Gala took place on October 19th, 2011 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. The theme, "Gearing Up, supported the 2012 International Year of Co-operatives theme of 'Co-operative Enterprises Build a Better World.' Click on the link at right to go to the Gala 2011 page.
