Portuguese-Canadian National Congress Announces COPA Award Recipients

The Portuguese-Canadian National Congress (the “Congress”) is delighted to announce the 2010 Celebrating Outstanding Portuguese-Canadian Achievement (COPA) Award Recipients.

The COPA Awards program was established to identify and celebrate individuals in the Portuguese-Canadian community (also known as “Luso-Canadian”) from across the country that have made significant contributions to Canadian society. Taking place on Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at Le Meridien King Edward Hotel (6:00 pm) in Toronto, awards will be presented to the following individuals who have exhibited success in a variety of fields (please see brief bios attached):
 
Arts & Culture:  Carmen Tome (Langley, BC)
Arts & Culture:  Remigio Pereira (Gatineau, QC)
Athletics: John Tavares (Mississauga, ON)
Education/Academia: Prof. George Bragues (Burlington, ON)
Education/Academia: Prof. Luis de Moura Sobral (Montreal, QC)
Força Award: John Tavares (Mississauga, Ontario)

COPA Selection Committee Chair, Elvino Sousa, said recently “It is difficult to select award recipients from a variety of outstanding nominations, and this year was no exception. On behalf of my colleagues on the Selection Committee, I congratulate the recipients and look forward to meeting them at the upcoming gala.”
 
The Awards Gala will also feature remarks by NCIS: Los Angeles actress, Daniela Ruah, as well as entertainment by the talented Toronto Fado Blues musicians ‘15’ Catarina Cardeal and Mike Siracusa. Dinner will include a 3-course meal, and there will be a live auction during the evening. To purchase tickets (cost: $125 each; tables: $1250), call 416-532-3233 or visit www.copaawards.com.
 
The Congress gratefully acknowledges the support of its sponsoring partners, and invites businesses to consider adding their support to this important event.   
A national non-profit organization representing nearly 400,000 Canadians of Portuguese heritage, the Congress was created in 1993. This Congress addresses issues affecting the Portuguese-Canadian community through its network of 35 nation-wide Directors, Delegates and local representatives across the country.