MARANT’s Isabel Alves-Vettoretto Receives Top Honour from Lieutenant Governor at ROM Soirée
Toronto, ON – May 29, 2025 – MARANT Construction extends its congratulations to Isabel Alves-Vettoretto for being awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Distinguished Service Award during the Royal Ontario Museum’s (ROM) annual soirée held on May 22, 2025.
Presented by the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, and Museum Board Director Josh Basseches, this award represents the highest honour given to a ROM volunteer in recognition of outstanding commitment and service to the institution.
The annual ROM soirée, first established in 1985, welcomed 400 guests in celebration of the Museum’s supporters and broader community. The event highlights the vital role of volunteers, donors, and advocates in enabling ROM’s exhibitions, research, public programming, and strategic initiatives.
Isabel’s involvement with the ROM began in early childhood and has grown into a lifelong commitment. As a member of the ROM Board of Governors and also the Audit & Finance Committee, she has played a significant role in organizing major fundraising events that have supported key Museum initiatives.
In 2020, the Isabel and Gino Vettoretto Curatorship of North American Archaeology was established to advance the ROM’s work in collaborative archaeology. Isabel’s continued support also includes funding a dedicated Repatriation Technician position, further strengthening the Museum’s mission and collections. The ROM’s Repatriation Technician, Sarah Timmins, plays a lead role in the care and return of Indigenous remains and sacred belongings to their rightful communities.
MARANT proudly celebrates Isabel Alves-Vettoretto’s remarkable contributions and lasting impact on the ROM community. Congratulations, Isabel!
Pictured: Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (left), Josh Basseches, Director and CEO of the Royal Ontario Museum (middle) and Isabel Alves-Vettoretto (right)
