Gerald Nori of Wishart Law Firm

Gerald Nori of Wishart Law Firm today won the Paul Dalseg Community Achievement Award, presented by former Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce President Paul Dalseg (shown at left).

The following material was supplied to SooToday.com by the Chamber:

*************************** Paul Dalseg Community Achievement Award

Made in recognition with outstanding community interest and contribution to the community, this award has been named after Chamber of Commerce past President Paul Dalseg.

As president during the year of the Chambers 100th anniversary, Dalseg served as Campaign Chairman for the local United Way, twice President of the Sault Ste. Marie Rotary Club, Director of other non-profit community agencies, and privately supported hundreds of worthy causes.

These contributions came as additions to Mr. Dalseg’s other responsibilities, which included operated one of the city’s most successful retail and service operations.

The Chamber is proud to recognize Paul Dalseg’s outstanding interest in and contribution to the life of our community.

As such, the award, which recognizes exceptional achievement above and beyond the economic contributions made by the successful operation of a business, is not necessarily given out every year.

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We salute Gerald Nori!

A senior partner with Wishart Law Firm, Mr. Nori has developed a reputation as a tireless advocate and community partner.

Mr. Nori received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1953 from Assumption College, University of Western Ontario, before attending Osgoode Hall Law School.

He received his call to the Bar in 1957 and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1969.

His law practice is devoted to business transaction law, municipal law, real estate, leases, will and estate planning.

He regularly appears before administrative tribunals such as the Ontario Municipal Board, the Alcohol & Gaming Commission, the Assessment Review Board and Municipal Councils.

Mr. Nori is a member of the Algoma District Law Association, the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Always active in community service work, Mr. Nori is past Chairperson of the Board of Governors, Algoma University College, is a member of the Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie.

In 1991 he was awarded the City of Sault Ste. Marie Medal of Merit and in 1993 he represented the Progressive Conservative Party in a federal election in the riding of Sault Ste. Marie.

He is presently chair of the Regional Cancer Care Advisory Committee for Northeastern Ontario, he serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Cancer Care Ontario.

In 2002, he was one of the five who participated in the Italian Trade Mission to pursue foreign investment and expansion for Sault Ste. Marie.

Mr. Nori is passionate about the future development of Sault Ste. Marie and believes in supporting local business and charities.

It is through the support and utilization of local resources that assists in building a strong economic future for our city.

Mr. Nori is married and has three children.

Congratulations to Gerald Nori our 2003 Paul Dalseg Community Achievement Award Recipient.

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