Board Awards

We are honoured to celebrate our 2025-2026 Board Award recipients and to thank them for the many ways they have helped strengthen our community of support.

Honourary Lifetime Award:
Ron Kruzeniski

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ron Kruzeniski is pictured (left) with Board President, Bill Cooper (right).

Ron Kruzeniski's commitment to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan was inspired by his personal experience with dementia following the diagnoses of both his mother and father. Ron joined the Board of Directors in 2011, served on the Governance Committee, and later became Board President from 2013 to 2016.

During his tenure, the Society successfully secured significantly increased provincial funding, helping expand services for individuals and families affected by dementia throughout Saskatchewan. Ron also represented Saskatchewan on the Alzheimer Society of Canada's Board of Directors, where he was involved in the President’s Task Force.

His leadership, dedication, and ongoing commitment have left a lasting legacy, and we are proud to recognize Ron with the Honourary Lifetime Award.

Volunteerism Award:
Eunice Morck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eunice Morck is pictured (left) with Board Member, Owen Kot (right).

Eunice Morck has dedicated decades of her time and expertise to supporting people affected by dementia. During her career with the Cypress Regional Health Authority, she facilitated a support group for many years and was a strong advocate for providing person centred care.

Eunice served on the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Board of Directors from 2000 to 2006 and received the Alzheimer Society Lifetime Membership Award in 2009. Since then, Eunice has actively participated in our IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's and she continues to offer encouragement, guidance, and connection to families in her community, as a co-facilitator of the Swift Current support group.

Most recently, Eunice was a member of the Social Support Steering Committee, a research project led by Dr. Megan O’Connell and team at the University of Saskatchewan. The project is centered around designing and implementing materials to enhance the interpersonal support skills of support group facilitators and improve the overall experience for care partners.

We are deeply grateful for Eunice's unwavering commitment and compassionate service.

Corporate Leadership Award:
Boston Pizza

The Corporate Leadership Award honours a business or corporation that has made an outstanding philanthropic impact through its financial and leadership contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan.

For more than a decade, Boston Pizza has been a valued partner in supporting our mission. Since 2013, they have sponsored tables and contributed auction experiences to our Night to Remember Gala, helping make this signature event a success year after year.

Boston Pizza has also served as our Walk team prize sponsor for nearly 10 years, encouraging participation, fundraising, and community engagement across the province.

Their ongoing support demonstrates the important role businesses can play in creating positive change and supporting families affected by dementia. We are proud to recognize Boston Pizza for their outstanding corporate leadership.

A Boston Pizza representative was unable to attend our AGM. Board Member Brian Martynook accepted the award on their behalf.

Philanthropic Leadership Award:
Glen Koshman

The Philanthropic Leadership Award honours individuals and families whose exceptional generosity and charitable responsibility inspires others to take philanthropic leadership roles in the Alzheimer Society.

For more than ten years, Glen Koshman has demonstrated extraordinary dedication to the Alzheimer Society through both financial support and personal involvement. As a dedicated monthly donor, event sponsor, and active member, Glen has helped create meaningful opportunities for the Society to grow its impact.

At our Night to Remember Gala in Regina, Glen sponsors tables, donates a month’s stay in his Palm Springs condo for the Live Auction, and contributes signed sports memorabilia to the Silent Auction.

Glen's generosity reflects a deep commitment to our cause and serves as an inspiring example of philanthropic leadership.

Glen Koshman was unable to attend our AGM. Board Member Jacquie Greva accepted the award on Glen’s behalf.

Dementia Friendly Community Champion:
Curt Koethler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curt Koethler was unable to attend the AGM. His mother, Mary-Lou (left), accepted the award on his behalf, presented by Board Member Jacquie Messer-Lepage (right).

The Dementia Friendly Community Champion Award recognizes individuals, organizations, or businesses that are committed to creating more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming communities for people living with dementia.

Curt Koethler has demonstrated leadership through advocacy, raising awareness, and inspiring others to support people living with dementia, their care partners, and families. When Curt became a client of the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, he stepped forward asking to participate and make a difference in the Society’s work.

Curt courageously shared his personal experience of living with young onset dementia, helping others better understand the realities, humanity, and dignity of those affected by the disease. From speaking publicly at our Night to Remember Gala to serving as the lead advocate for our Unlock Dementia Research campaign, Curt has used his voice to reduce stigma and inspire change.

He generously shared his time with our staff at the provincial office to assist with our dementia friendly signage work. If we had a request, Curt’s answer was always a yes.

Curt's advocacy reminds us of the importance of creating communities where people living with dementia feel valued, included, and empowered.