In 2005-06, The Lawson Foundation celebrated 50 years of philanthropy by recognizing the extraordinary accomplishments of 16 previous grantees through unique achievement awards.
50th Anniversary Lawson Lifetime Achievement Awards recognized four remarkable Canadians for their vision and extraordinary contribution to their chosen field with a grant ($100,000) to their chosen organization.
- Dr. Robert Glossop – Vanier Institute of the Family, Ottawa, ON
- Ms Monica Patten – Community Foundations Canada, Ottawa, ON
- Dr. Freda Martin – Hincks-Dellcrest Institute, Toronto, ON
- Dr. Fraser Mustard (d. 2011) – Council for Early Child Development, Vancouver, BC
50th Anniversary Lawson Achievement Awards recognized organizations that exemplify excellence and leadership through their contribution to community and society with a grant ($25,000).
- Roots of Empathy, Toronto, ON
- London InterCommunity Health Centre, London, ON
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
- Kahnawake Schools Diabetes Prevention Project (KSDPP), Kahnawake, QC
- Let’s Talk Science, London, ON
- School of Child and Youth Care, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
- Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation, Toronto, ON
- Department of Community Services, Red River College, Winnipeg, MB
- Montreal Diet Dispensary, Montreal, QC
- Canadian Child Care Federation, Ottawa, ON
- Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre, Montreal, QC
- Invest in Kids, Toronto, ON
