Quinte West recognizes volunteers’ services
Quinte West Volunteer Excellence Service Award 2014 recipients. (upper left to right): Faye Thomas, Evelyn Wilson, Nadine VanEgmond, Jen Van DerMeer, Kari Deckert. (lower left to right): Julie Deville, Richard Cassleman, Bred Denoon, Cristal Lassardo. Photo by Kate Shumakova
BELLEVILLE – Sixteen residents who have gone the “extra mile” as volunteers in the community were recognized by the City of Quinte West on Monday.
Mayor Jim Harrison and Colleen Vickers, special events co-ordinator for the city, presented Volunteer Service Excellence Awards during the city council meeting.
“The City of Quinte West is fortunate to have a large and dedicated volunteer base that continues to make our city a better place to live,” Vickers said.
The National Air Force Museum of Canada nominated five volunteers whose contributions to the museum’s day-to-day operational requirements were recognized. They are Brad Denoon, Richard Classleman, Andy Anderson, Allan Lobban and Tim Whitehouse.
The Quinte West Public Library nominated Elizabeth Griffiths, who provided her services to staff for over 20 years.
The 2014 Relay for Life recognized 10 volunteers: Jen Van DerMeer, Scott Leblanc, Cristal Lassardo, Kari Deckert, Nadine VanEgmond, Julie Deville, Justine Palleschi, Amy Dawson, Evelyn Wilson and Faye Thomas.
Volunteers nominated received certificates.
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