Peterborough Icon Erica Cherney Awarded Humanitarian of the Year Alumni Award

UPDATE: September 19th -> Erica received her award at a ceremony in Ottawa...

Congratulations to Erica Cherney (B/COMM) who received the Humanitarian Alumni Award. #CU75 #CUThrowback pic.twitter.com/Ht99YQorHp

— Carleton U Alumni (@CarletonAlumni) September 20, 2015

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Carleton University has announced that Peterborough's Erica Cherney (BComm/52) has been awarded its prestigious 2015 Humanitarian of the Year Alumni Award in recognition of her leadership and service to the community.

Photo by Jessica Melnik

“Erica Cherney exemplifies the very best of Carleton’s alumni community,” says Jay Nordenstrom, president of Carleton University’s Alumni Association. “She has served her community and her province with distinction and made a meaningful difference to others. The Carleton community is honoured to recognize this distinguished alumna with its 2015 Humanitarian Award.”
 
The award will be presented to Cherney as part at the Alumni Distinction Awards gala dinner to be held at Carleton on September 19th.
 
Erica is being recognized for her contributions to business, economic development, the arts, education, philanthropy, health care, human rights and community building.

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As the owner and partner of Cherney Realty in Peterborough, Cherney has received numerous awards and honours, including:
 
    • Ontario Bicentennial Medal for her volunteer work, 1984
    • YMCA’s Woman of the Year, 1987
    • Citizen of the Year – Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, 1999
    • Honorary Degree from Trent University, 2005
    • Rotary Club of Peterborough Paul Harris Fellow, 2011
    • Lifetime Achievement Award by Homegrown Homes, 2011
    • Woman of the Decade, Peterborough Examiner, 2012
    • Queen’s Jubilee Medal, 2012
 
She has served in leadership and board member roles for numerous organizations, including the Downtown Business Improvement Association, United Way, Showplace Peterborough, Peterborough Symphony, Peterborough Arts Council, Arbor Theatre Foundation, New Stages Theatre, Peterborough Theatre Guild, Vice-Chair of TVO, United Israel Appeal (earning an honour for her work), Beth Israel Synagogue, Peterborough Utilities Board, Peterborough Civic Hospital and the Ontario Audio Library Board.
 
Cherney's contributions—and impact—on this city and beyond are immeasurable.

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