Ethel Côté, C.M., O.Ont.
Rivière-Rouge, Quebec
Social entrepreneur, community catalyst and a leader in community business development, Ethel Côté has distinguished herself within the social and solidarity economy, both in Ontario and in the Canadian and international Francophonie. Founder of mécènESS, she has promoted the culture of caring and the common good. By supporting sustainable development, collective wealth creation and social transformation, she is contributing to the financial empowerment of marginalized groups.