Two co-op members win awards in Manitoba

Published November 29, 2023

This fall, the Manitoba Co-operative Association and the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association celebrated the contributions of two housing co-op members.

The Manitoba Co-operative Association presented its 2023 Co-operative Merit Award to Eva Cameron, member of Spruce Woods Housing Co-op in Brandon. And MNPHA presented their Spirit of Service Award to Lesley Thomson of Springfield Seniors Non-Profit Housing Co-operative.

Left: The Manitoba Co-operative Association presented its 2023 Co-operative Merit Award to Eva Cameron, member of Spruce Woods Housing Co-op in Brandon. Right: MNPHA presented their Spirit of Service Award to Lesley Thomson of Springfield Seniors Non-Profit Housing Co-operative.

The Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association Spirit of Service Award honours a person who has made their housing co-op or non-profit a better place to live. Learn more about their Spirit of Housing Awards, or watch their award video about Lesley, who has been a driving force for seniors housing development in Springfield. Congratulations, Lesley!

The Manitoba Co-operative Association Co-operative Merit Award recognizes the significant contribution a member has made to their co-op’s development and success. You can learn more about the award on the MCA website,  or watch the video they made of Eva at Spruce Woods Co-op. Congratulations, Eva!