BRANTFORD – Phil McColeman, member of parliament for Brantford-Brant, and Brant MPP Dave Levac, hosted a ceremony and celebration last week at the Sanderson Centre to present 150 individuals and organizations from the Brantford-Brant riding with a special award to commemorate Canada and Ontario’s 150th birthday.
The sesquicentennial anniversary of Canada is a rare opportunity to celebrate this significant occasion by recognizing those who have gone above and beyond in their service and desire to be responsible citizens.
This unique award serves to honour those who have made substantial contributions in their community, province and country and acknowledges that others are truly grateful for their hard work, dedication, energy and passion.
Recipients were chosen through a nomination process under various categories including community builders, agriculture, caregivers, educators, entrepreneurs, faith leaders, emergency responders, good neighbours, arts culture and heritage, athletes, coaches, students, seniors, and service clubs.
“Today is a wonderful occasion to celebrate those who have dedicated themselves to service for their fellow citizens, their community and their country,” said McColeman. “Some of these individuals are widely recognized for their tremendous contributions, while others represent the unsung heroes of our community. This award signifies our tremendous gratitude for everything that they do.”
“Our community has such a large body of selfless volunteers who give of their time and resources. They make this community the best place to live, work, play and raise a family, said Levac. “It is fitting that Phil and I come together to celebrate these fine people as we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of Canada and Ontario. These people are but a sample of the many more who volunteer to make us the envy of the world.”
Those recognized for their outstanding contributions include:
Danuta Azman-Zielinski
Gregory Baetz
Todd Bannister
Retired Auxiliary Staff Sgt. Norm Barrieau
Jack Bawcutt
Charles (Chuck) Beach
Brian Beattie
Stephanie Bennett
John Berki
Lisa Berki
Ron Birkett
Sherron Birkett
Shari Biro
Sandra Blackmore
Sheri Blackmore
Max Blouw
Derek Bond
John Bradford
Mike Breuls
Sharon Brooks
Tara Buchanan
Jeff Burnham
Bob Caissie
Dave Carrol
Marty Chapple
Ken Chisholm
Bob Coyne
Bill Chopp
Leah Cochrane
Dave Collins
Cst. Andrea Cooper
Sgt. Brad Cotton
James Crick
Brett Davidson
Roger Davis
Larry Davis
Claude Denis
Deputy Chief Rob Dinner
Sarah Disher-Neddow
Anwar Dost
Janice Doty
Dennis Duce
Rev. Florence Edwards
Bill Emmott
Jean Emmott
Harry Emmott
Eva Evans
Pat Eyzenga
Robert Feagan
Steve Ferlatte
Mick Ferras
Mike Foster
Shelley Gaudet
Ethan Golden
Jeremiah Golden
Brent Goodnough
Walter Gretzky
Marion Haines
Elsie Hankinson
Peter Ham
Helen Hamilton
Bob Hasler
Jennifer Hatfield
Barry Hill
Donna Howell
Betty Hurley
Doug Hunt
Louise Imola
Rick Imola
Bob Johnson
Abby Johnston
Aden Johnston
Sherry Kerr
Amos Key
Evelyn Kidder
Jean Kincade
Carolyn King
Michelle King
Andrew Kojelis
Charlie Kopczyk
Joanna Korchowiec-Szeksztello
Bernie Korfmann
Melanie Kraemer
Harold Krause
Dora Kuilboer
Brenda Kuiper
Steve Kun
Dr. Alexander (Sandy) Kunej
Marc Laferriere
Lansdowne Children’s Centre
Miriam LaPeare
Chloe Laro
Retired Sgt.Grahame Lee
Ken Lefebvre
Ruth Lefler
Insp.Peter Liptrott
Dr. Donald Lowcock
Rodger Lyster
Bob MacLean
Reg Madison
Rick Mannen
Lucy Marco
Diane Martyniuk
Corrinne McClure
Marilyn McCulloch
Daniel McDougald
David McKee
Shannon McMannis
Pete Melkert
Colleen Miller
Joan Minnery
Sharon Murphy
Joy O’Donnell
Ana Olson
Randy Papple
Paris Agricultural Society
Bob Peever
Chrystal Petit-Pas
Dorothee Petit-Pas
Norm Philpott
Meryl Pirasol
Derek PIte
John Procee
Rev. Deane Proctor
Mike Rafferty
Fran Raworth
J.Crawford Reid
Cindy Rock
Rick Rock
Mary Rouble
Brendan Ryan
Sgt. Ramona Ryan
Brian Sayles
Erica Sayles
Richard Shaver
Vyrt Sisson
Barbara Sheardown
Neal Stamer
Nicki Straza
Bill Telfer
Michael Thorne
Rien Vanden Enden
Sandra Vos
Frank Wdowczyk
Jim Whitton
Mary Whitton
John Wilkinson
Paul Williamson
Carol Ann Wilson
Stan Worosz
Brian Witteveen
Grace Zhou
