About CIBPA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

The Personality of the Year project originated in 1967 for the purpose of paying tribute to outstanding individuals for the exceptional dedication and tireless efforts in contrubuting towards the public's welfare.

This initiative is not limited to a specific function or field, but the contribution of the recipient is seriously considered, whatever his field of action.

CIBPA believes that this project is necessary to give evidence of public recognition to a meritorious person, as we know that self-devotion beyond the regular daily chores must be recognized by groups representing in part or as a whole the general public.


The first to be elected to this hommage was Montreal Mayor Jean Drapeau, in 1967, for his contribution to the success of EXPO '67.

This past year 2011 the name of Me Rita Lc De Santis has been added to the list. Mr Rita Lc De Santis has been elected to the award for his exceptional accomplishements in the business field and for his philantropic contribution to the Italian-Canadian community.

Jean Drapeau  1967 Personality of the Year

Me Rita Lc De Santis   2011 Personality of the Year

List of CIBPA's Personalities of the year