Community Service Awards
2011 Community Service Award Recipients
The 2011 award recipients were honoured at the 2011 Volunteer Appreciation and Celebration Event on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the District of Mission Leisure Centre.
2011 Freeman of the City Awards:
Rhona Jacobsen – Freeman of the City
Doreen Phelps – Freeman of the City
2011 Community Service Award Recipients:
Barb Strachan – Citizen of the Year
Stuart Coates- Lifetime Achievement Award
John Keresman – Lifetime Achievement Award
Lloyd Rash- Lifetime Achievement Award
Jim Toth – Lifetime Achievement Award
Amanda Peebles- Against the Odds Achievement Award
Mady Pechler – Arts & Culture Service Award
Sally Buchanan – Community Service Award
Kristina Marie Norman – Community Service Award (under age 25)
Samantha Reeve – Community Service Award (under age 25)
Mission Mobile Patrol Team – Crime Prevention & Community Safety Award
Curtis Chaplin – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Dale Gatin – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Danny Jakobs – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Wally Koop – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Lauri Wenting – Sports Volunteer of the Year
Background Information on Nomination Process: In the spring of 2011, the District of Mission Mayor and Council invited the public to submit nominations for individuals, groups, or organizations who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the following areas.
Arts & Culture: For outstanding volunteerism in the field of arts and culture.
Citizen of the Year: Recognizes the contributions of one individual for their overall volunteerism and commitment to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Mission.
Community Service: For demonstrating exemplary leadership in community volunteerism.
Crime Prevention & Community Safety: For an individual, group, or organization who has demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the area of crime prevention and public safety.
Lifetime Achievement: For an individual, group, or organization that has a notable history of volunteerism which has resulted in the overall betterment of Mission.
Special Accomplishment: Bestowed to an individual, group, or organization for demonstrating significant volunteer leadership skills or who has accomplished a noteworthy contribution in any field or endeavor.
Sports Volunteer of the Year: For an individual who has demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the field of sports.
Against the Odds Achievement: For an individual who achieves excellence despite the special challenges faced by people with disabilities.
The deadline for submissions was April 4, 2011.