Celebrating our nominated donors and partners for their exceptional generosity and dedication on National Philanthropy Day.
November 2024
Saskatchewan Polytechnic proudly recognized exceptional donors and organizations whose generosity has had a profound impact, nominating them for this year’s National Philanthropy Day Awards. The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) – South Saskatchewan Chapter and the Saskatoon Chapter celebrated outstanding contributions from charities, organizations and community members in two inspiring events held in Saskatoon and Regina.
Officially observed in Canada on November 15, National Philanthropy Day brings together government leaders, fundraisers, businesses, individuals, and groups to honor the spirit of giving that strengthens our communities. This year, Saskatchewan Polytechnic is delighted to congratulate and express heartfelt gratitude to each of our nominees and award recipients for their remarkable commitment to philanthropy.
AFP – Saskatoon Chapter
Honoured Support Award – Nutrien
In March 2023, Nutrien made a transformational gift of $15 million to Saskatchewan Polytechnic and its Time to Rise campaign. This remarkable contribution will support the construction of the new Saskatoon campus, providing a state-of-the-art learning environment to train the workforce of tomorrow. The new Nutrien School of Mining, Manufacturing, and Engineering Technologies will play a vital role in preparing work-ready graduates with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to drive industry and Saskatchewan's economy forward.
AFP – South Saskatchewan Chapter
Outstanding Corporate Award – HK Henderson
HK Henderson has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to philanthropy for over 19 years, supporting students at Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Moose Jaw campus. In 2023, HK Henderson established the Rick Smith Legacy Achievement Scholarship. Throughout his career, Smith has been committed to professional development and training opportunities that built on his broad expertise in the insurance industry. He is a Canadian Certified Insurance Broker, a Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker and holds a Certificate in Risk Management from the University of Toronto.
Smith is relentless in his pursuit of insight into industry issues and trends. His enthusiasm for life-long learning has helped create a lasting culture of continuous education, knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching. Through Smith’s influence HK Henderson continues to lead with education; where both their team and clients can attest that this value is deeply embedded into their brand.