The "Champion of the Arts" award isn't for the person who writes the biggest cheque. It's for the person who gives the most of themselves. For Mandi Fusaro—actor, director, playwright, and teacher—that has meant spending nearly a decade in the trenches, building the invisible infrastructure of Airdrie's soul. This is a story about the power of showing up, the ROI of belonging, and why local theatre is one of the most powerful tools for building a resilient community.
