Greenwood Parents Receive Diamond Jubilee Medal

Created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the commemorative medal honours significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. During the year of celebrations, 60,000 deserving Canadians were recognized.

Richard Nesbitt was recognized for his long-standing commitment to charitable activities and support for the community.

Richard’s dedication to helping those in need is clear. He actively leads CIBC Miracle Day and the CIBC Children’s Foundation. This year, the Foundation will donate $4.5 million to children’s charities in 125 communities across Canada. In 2012, he led CIBC’s United Way campaign, helping drive the bank’s employees to raise a record $11.1 million to support those most in need. This year, he has stepped up to chair United Way Toronto ’s major giving program.

Whether it’s the CIBC Run for the Cure, Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, Frontier College, the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, or his sponsorship of diversity programs at the bank, Richard’s personal commitment goes well beyond playing an honourary role. Not only does he personally support these causes, but his presence, and his leadership by example inspire his colleagues to raise funds, donate and get personally involved as well.

Richard is a Senior Executive Vice-President at CIBC. He currently plays a leading volunteer role with the United Way, the Women in Capital Markets Advisory Council, the 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, the Rotman School of Management and the London School of Economics. Richard and his wife, Lucy Lawlor, have a daughter, Lilly ('15), who is a current Greenwood student, and their daughter, Olivia ('11), is a Greenwood alumna.