The Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County is recognizing Caesars Windsor for its work in the community.
At its annual general meeting Tuesday night, the council awarded Caesars Windsor Cares with the Herb Gray Harmony Award which is handed out for contributions toward building a welcoming community for all.
Casino President Kevin Laforet says his employees have big hearts.
"I'm a day one employee. So it's been great to watch our corporate giving program really grow. Since opening, we've given over $15-million great causes, but I think, more importantly and why we've been recognized, is our employees and what they've done in the community. Thousands and thousands of hours of volunteering."
He says Caesars Windsor is a lot more than just a casino.
"I think it's very important to get involved. It's not only the right thing to do, but you feel great doing it and you do it for the right reasons. You do it because it's the right thing to do, but it's always nice to be recognized and I think it's great for our employees to be recognized, and personally, it's nice to know that what you're doing is working and being recognized."
Laforet says the casino is helping to head up the council's Harmony Ribbon campaign this year as well.
"It really makes you realize that you're fortunate yourself, there's a lot of folks in the community that can use our assistance and we're going to be the lead sponsor for the Harmony Ribbon campaign. They're got a great message about inclusiveness and diversity and our sponsorship is going to help with workshops and lectures."
The celebration also marked the MCC's 45th anniversary in Windsor-Essex.
Dozens of volunteers and sponsors were recognized at the meeting as well for their contributions over the years.