Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award
The Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award is presented annually in recognition of individuals in the Canadian advertising and media industry that have given of themselves to better the lives of others through their work with local or national charities or community services in Canada. The Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award acknowledges the selflessness and dedication that committed individuals embody when they devote themselves to helping others.
The award carries on the work of the Paul Mulvihill Charitable Foundation and the Heart Award established in 1988, to honour the memory and spirit of Paul Mulvihill, a widely known and respected pioneer in the broadcast representation business and himself a humanitarian. In 2000, the Paul Mulvihill Charitable Foundation and NABS came together to create the Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award. Founded in 1983 The National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) of Canada is the only fully-registered charity in Canada set up exclusively to help people in the advertising, media and related sectors who need help due to illness, injury, unemployment, or financial difficulties. NABS has supported thousands of individuals and contributed more than $7.5 Million in direct support to industry professionals and their families.
The selected nominee is presented with the award at the annual NATIONAL ADVERTISING BENEVOLENT SOCIETY (NABS) Fundraising Gala in Toronto. The Paul Mulvihill/NABS Humanitarian Award recipient will receive a unique hand crafted glass sculpture and a cheque for $2,500 donated in their name - to the charity of their choice. A cheque is also donated to NABS in the selected recipient's name for $2,500.