- Awarded on: February 23, 2012
LOUISE MORISSETTE
Québec, Quebec
A long-time and dedicated volunteer, Louise Morissette is best known for her service as a founding member and president of the Fondation Petits bonheurs d'école, formerly known as the Fondation Georgette-Lavallée. This organization encourages learning among disadvantaged children in Québec by establishing an atmosphere conducive to study. Through her dedication, persistence and determination, the foundation has been able to develop its services across all area school boards, helping thousands of young people increase their chances of academic success.