Mary Gusella

Generous Public Servant Thinks of Hospital First

When Mary Gusella found out that she had won an Outstanding Achievement Award of the Public Service of Canada, she knew she wanted to share the award with as many people as possible. So this Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission decided to donate her prize—a piece of original Canadian art worth $5,000—to The Ottawa Hospital.

“Because the Hospital touches the lives of so many people, it seemed like a logical way to share this award with the rest of the community,” says Mary. The award, presented by the Prime Minister, recognizes the exceptional performance and accomplishments of senior public servants.

As a donor and member of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s President’s Council, Mary knows that the Hospital plays a pivotal role in our community.

“I have always felt fortunate to live in a community that has such a great hospital,” she adds. “I am very impressed with Dr. Jack Kitts (President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital) and his leadership. That’s why I support the Hospital.”

A piece of art of Mary’s choosing will brighten the hallways of one of the Hospital’s three campuses.