Friday, April 04, 2008
2008 CHARACTER COMMUNITY AWARDS
On April 3rd, 2008 Fenn & Fenn Insurance Practice Inc. was honoured as recipient of the Business of Character award by the Character Community Foundation of York Region. Here is the link to the Foundation’s website:
Character Community Foundation of York Region
The Character Attributes with which we are credited are no less than humbling as follows:
Respect: I will treat myself and others with consideration, high regard and dignity.
Responsibility: I will be accountable for my actions, be reliable and keep my commitments.
Honesty: I will be sincere, trustworthy and truthful.
Integrity: I will do what is right and ensure there is no difference between what I say and
what I do.
Compassion: I will do whatever is necessary to heal the hurts of others. I will strive to understand and be sensitive to their feelings.
Courage: I will stand up for my beliefs and principles and face challenges, fear and difficulty with fortitude.
Inclusiveness: I will work to build a community where everyone feels included, empowered and valued for his or her unique contributions.
Fairness: I will treat others in a just, equitable and unbiased manner.
Optimism: I will maintain a positive attitude, look on the brighter side of situations and seek opportunities in the face of adversity.
Perseverance: I will not give up when things get tough. I will stick to my goal and work hard to achieve it, despite obstacles and challenges.
Initiative: I will recognize what needs to be done and do it, without prompting from others.
On behalf of all of us at Fenn & Fenn we extend our heartfelt congratulations to the many other honourees and nominees at the Awards Celebration. It is so very grounding to be honoured among the many of you that have achieved so very much more. Such an honour only infects us with the desire to become even better citizens of York Region.
Thank you to the Character Community Foundation of York Region, the Character Community Foundation Council, Organizing Committee and Selection Committee and also thank you to the Sponsors of this amazing event. Keep up the great work you are doing to make York Region stand out as a.... Character Community!
Until next time.
Simon Fenn