Congratulations to Acoustic Guitarist Don Alder, who has recently been presented with the Brand Laureate “International Brand Personality Award!” Don will be performing at our gala fundraiser on April 4th.

This distinctive award from the Pacific Asia Brands Foundation in Malaysia is endorsed by many dignitaries, including the King of Malaysia. The award is conferred to individuals who have contributed significantly to the lives of people around the world through their areas of expertise.

Don Alder becomes the 2nd Canadian to receive the prestigious award for his work as a world-leading fingerstyle guitarist and his significant contributions to the lives of people around the world.

Past recipients include HE Nelson Mandela, Hilary Clinton, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg and Canadian Astronaut Chris Hatfield. Some of the renowned musicians to receive the award include Deep Purple, Kenny G., Earth Wind & Fire and Chaka Khan.