Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2006-10-05
Invested on: 2007-05-04
Quietly generous, Avrum Morrow is a strong believer in giving back to the community. He is a successful businessman who is also an eclectic philanthropist and volunteer. An amateur artist, he has found creative ways of supporting new artists and charitable organizations. These include creating a private gallery that is open to community groups for fundraising and other events. True to his belief that every child deserves to experience joy, he also assists young people in need, creating opportunities for them to grow. As well, the Montreal Heart Institute and the Faculty of Fine Arts at Concordia University, among many other organizations, have benefited from his generosity and his leadership.