Derek Price's remarkable leadership in the philanthropic sector has benefited Canadians at the local, provincial and national levels. As the chief executive of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation for more than 15 years, he provided vital support to numerous cultural and health care institutions, including the Canadian War Museum and the McGill University Health Centre. He continues to be an active leader with a wide variety of organizations, including the Montréal Children's Hospital and the McCord Museum of Canadian History.