BRAMPTON, February 26, 2025 – Sonepar is pleased to announce the first four winners of the Sonepar Canada Family Scholarship Program. This new scholarship initiative will provide a number of annual $2,500 scholarships to eligible dependents of full-time Sonepar associates. Scholarships are awarded based on the student’s need and current and future contributions to the community.
George McClean, President of Sonepar Canada states, “We are excited to offer this program to our Sonepar associates and their families. This is an excellent opportunity to support and promote educational achievement and give back to our local community as part of our ongoing strategy in Canada. Congratulations to the winners, we wish you continued success in your educational journey and beyond.”
This year’s scholarship recipients are:
Pascale Dionne, related to Steeve Dionne, Outside Sales Representative, Lumen, Victoriaville
Gabrielle Croteau, related to Caroline Vézina, Project Manager, Sonepar, Laval
Taylor Toris, related to Paul Toris, Lighting Specialist, Aztec, Concord
Rafia Khan, related to Mohammed Khan, Credit Manager, Texcan, Surrey
We look forward to opening applications for the Sonepar Canada Family Scholarships again before the next school year.
About Sonepar
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company standing as the world leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical equipment, solutions, and services. In 2023, Sonepar achieved sales of €33.3 billion. Present in 40 countries with a dense network of brands, the Group is leading an ambitious transformation to make its customers’ lives easier providing them with an omnichannel experience and sustainable solutions in the building, industry, and energy markets. Sonepar’s 45,000 associates are committed to accelerating the world’s electrification and driven by a shared Purpose: Powering Progress for Future Generations. www.sonepar.com
Sonepar entered Canada in 1984 and has continued to grow through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the Canadian market through a network of companies with over 100 locations and 2,500 associates nationwide. For more information, visit www.soneparcanada.com
Press Contact:
Katherine Fuller, Sonepar Canada Communications Manager, katherine.fuller@sonepar.ca