Gary Slaight to be recognized as recipient of the Humanitarian Award at the 2018 JUNO Awards

TORONTO, Jan. 9, 2017 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced that broadcast and music industry leader and philanthropist Gary Slaight will be honoured with the 2018 Humanitarian Award. Slaight personifies the essence of the award through his devotion to Canadian music and emerging Canadian artists as well as his philanthropic support of health care, social service, culture and at-risk youth at home and abroad.

Given out annually at the JUNO Awards, the Humanitarian Award celebrates and recognizes the philanthropic efforts made by Canadian artists or industry leaders who have made a positive impact on social welfare worldwide. This year's award will be presented at the JUNO Gala Dinner & Awards Presented by SOCAN on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia.

"I am truly honoured to be this year's recipient of the Humanitarian Award," said Slaight. "Our family has had a tradition of giving back to the community that transcends from my parents Allan and Ada Slaight. The Slaight Family Foundation, created as a result of the sale of Standard Broadcasting, is a tribute to my parent's commitment to community and of which I am proud to lead. Whether it is supporting a local music program for children or helping to advance key health care priorities, our goal is to make a positive difference on the lives of those around us and those needing our support globally.  We truly want to make an impact and help those who need it the most. "

"We are honoured to present Gary Slaight with the Humanitarian Award," said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards and MusiCounts. "His commitment to helping others and continued selflessness places him in a category of his own. Gary's dedication to making the world a better place is truly inspiring; from The Slaight Family Foundation's work with charities to his support for emerging artists, and music industry organizations like MusiCounts and Unison Benevolent fund, Gary has dedicated his time and resources to providing others with the opportunity to grow. We look forward to commemorating Gary's philanthropic work at the 2018 JUNO Awards."

Full press release available here.

SOURCE Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences