On March 22, 2007,   the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto played host to the third annual SEDI Awards. Hosted by CBC anchor Suhana Meharchand, it is an event that celebrates low and moderate income Canadians who have overcome personal adversity to gain economic self-sufficiency. Five award winners from across the country were honored for their personal and professional accomplishments. Over 350 people were on hand to hear their inspirational messages

Attendees heard from the keynote speaker Patrick Sullivan, CEO of Workopolis, who spoke about individual self worth and the Canadian job market. Paralympian and motivational speaker Jeff Adams, City TV personality and news hound Mark Dailey, Financial Editor of the Toronto Sun Linda Leatherdale, and Deputy Chief of Police of Toronto Keith Forde were also on hand to congratulate the award winners. Juno award winning artist Brenda MacIntyre and Toronto recording artist Joanne Dinardo provided musical entertainment.

The event raised money to continue the work of SEDI in the area of program development and policy advocacy. SEDI attempts to ensure that low and moderate income Canadians have access to the services and programs they need to reach their full potential.

Thank you to everyone who came to the event to share in the celebration and to pay tribute to SEDI's work.   We look forward to seeing you all again in 2008.

Click News Release to read more about the stories of the Award Winners.

Click Photos Gallery to view pictures of the Event.

Visit www.sediawards.com for more information of the event.