Lieutenant-Governor Presents Caring Canadian Awards
LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR--Lieutenant-Governor Presents Caring Canadian Awards
Myra Freeman, lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia, will present the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award to four Nova Scotia residents. The ceremony will take place at Government House, Halifax, on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m.
The award, presented on behalf of Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, is bestowed upon individuals whose unpaid, voluntary contributions provide extraordinary help or care to people in the community. Recipients have usually served their community for a number of years and have not been previously recognized with a national or provincial honour.
The award winners include Stephen Jenner of Musquodoboit Harbour, David Mason of Truro, and Cyril Stanley Mantle of Truro and Jessica Alice Symonds of Bear Point, who are being recognized posthumously.
Since retiring in 1985, Mr. Jenner has become involved with many organizations and causes. He has volunteered as a former board member of the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Canadian Executive Service Overseas. He is currently a member of the Family Service Association of Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County. Mr. Jenner is also founding president of the Eastern Shore Safe House Association and a director of the Eastern Shore Food Bank.
Mr. Mason is being honoured for his work with the Truro and Area Local Committee on Drug Awareness since its founding in 1972. As a committee member he continues to be a dedicated proponent of drug awareness, prevention and education. Mr. Mason has also been involved in his local branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, the Halifax/Dartmouth Big Brothers/Sisters organization, Cubs and Scouts, Sea Cadets and his church.
A posthumous award is being bestowed upon Mr. Mantle for serving his community both as an elected councillor in Colchester County for 20 years and through his membership on many local boards and committees. His volunteer commitments included the school board, Emergency Measures Organization and Cobequid Mental Health Association. Mr. Mantle was also president of his local Boys and Girls Club and a seniors group that he founded. His commitment to persons with disabilities was apparent in his role as executive director of Jobs Unlimited, a workshop for those with disabilities.
Mrs. Symonds is also being recognized posthumously as an active volunteer fundraiser for the children's hospital and the Cancer Society for several years. Mrs. Symonds spoke at various events on behalf of the local branch of the Canadian Cancer Society, sharing her personal experience with cancer. Mrs. Symonds also served her local community as a member of the Bear Point - Shag Harbour Auxiliary Volunteer Fire Department. Despite her illness, her community always came first.
The Caring Canadian Award consists of a certificate and a lapel pin. The award symbol represents Canadians who selflessly give of their time and energy to others. The maple leaf symbolizes the people of Canada and their spirit. The heart depicts the openheartedness of volunteers and caregivers. The helping hand and heart support the maple leaf, and the hand is outstretched to portray boundless generosity.
Information on the award is available by contacting The Chancellery, Rideau Hall, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A1, or phone toll free 1-800-465-6890. Information is also available on the Web site at www.gg.ca .