Alexis Martin wins the "Auteur dramatique Banque Laurentienne" Award with his dramatic text Oreille, tigre et bruit

MONTREAL, Sept. 11 /CNW Telbec/ - At the Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui gala last night, Ms. Gladys Caron, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communication and Investor Relations at Laurentian Bank presented the "Auteur dramatique Banque Laurentienne" Award to Alexis Martin, whom the Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui subscription patrons voted their preferred playwright of the season 2007-2008. The goal of this Award that comes with a $10,000 cash prize is to celebrate the artist's work for his play Oreille, tigre et bruit and to support his artistic projects.

The "Auteur dramatique Banque Laurentienne" Award was created three years ago to acknowledge the excellence of our Quebec authors and to encourage the development of a new dramatic art. With this Award, the Bank hopes to further raise the public awareness and appreciation of Quebec's playwrights, these passionate creators promoting the arts.

"Laurentian Bank is happy to be partners with the Award that recognizes the excellence of Quebec's artists. The Bank thus wants to support local talents, to help them take their artistic work even further and dare creativity and imagination. Laurentian Bank is also proud to give support to Théâtre d'Aujourd'hui, a theatre company that plays an essential role in promoting our Quebec playwrights," said Ms. Caron.

Each year, through its sponsorship and donation programs, Laurentian Bank supports hundreds of organizations renowned for the excellence of their work. This sponsorship is part of the Bank's numerous initiatives with the goal to contribute to community development.

About Laurentian Bank

Laurentian Bank of Canada is a banking institution operating across Canada and offering its clients diversified financial services. Distinguishing itself through excellence in service, as well as through its accessibility, the Bank serves individual consumers and small and medium-sized businesses. The Bank offers its products to a wide network of independent financial advisors through B2B Trust, as well as full-service brokerage solutions through Laurentian Bank Securities.

With 156 branches and 340 automated banking machines, Laurentian Bank is well established in the Province of Quebec, operating the third-largest branch network. Elsewhere throughout Canada, it operates in specific market segments where it holds an enviable position. Laurentian Bank of Canada has more than $19 billion in balance sheet assets. Founded in 1846, the Bank employs more than 3,500 people.

Contacts

Gladys Caron
Vice-President
Public Affairs
Communications and Investor Relations
(514) 284-4500
extension 7511
gladys.caron@banquelaurentienne.ca