OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/23/13 -- His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award to 26 volunteers from various sectors, on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. This event is part of His Excellency's program to highlight National Volunteer Week, from April 21 to 27, 2013.
Since National Volunteer Week in April 2012, the contributions of more than 250 volunteers from across the country have been recognized with the Caring Canadian Award. Discover these recipients and some of their stories at www.gg.ca/caring.
About the Caring Canadian Award
Created in 1995, the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and permanent residents who have made a significant, sustained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad. Often working behind the scenes, these individuals volunteer their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens. The award also brings to light the example set by volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are a part of our Canadian character.
The ceremony schedule, the list of recipients and their citations, as well as a fact sheet on the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award are attached.
Media wishing to cover this event are requested to confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office, and must arrive at the Princess Anne entrance no later than 10:15 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
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CEREMONY SCHEDULE
10:30 a.m.: Ceremony begins Remarks by the Governor General Governor General presents the awards11:30 a.m.: Ceremony ends11:35 a.m.: Interviews with recipients
RECIPIENTS
-------------------------------------------------------Joanne Beltrametti Westwold, B.C.-------------------------------------------------------Daniel Benlolo Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Justin Bessette Prevost, Que.-------------------------------------------------------Wain Birch Regina, Sask.-------------------------------------------------------Michel Cote Rockland, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Ross Findlater Whitehorse, Y.T.-------------------------------------------------------Carolyn Francis Kensington, P.E.I.-------------------------------------------------------Vera Gara Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Florence M. Hannay Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Roy Hysen Mississauga, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Jacques Laliberte Saint-Bruno, Que.-------------------------------------------------------Rose Larouche Gatineau, Que.-------------------------------------------------------Danielle Launiere Calgary, Alta-------------------------------------------------------Jean Guy Legault Montreal, Que.-------------------------------------------------------Craig Richard Lester Barrie, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Michel Loiselle Saint-Boniface and Winnipeg, Man.-------------------------------------------------------Gavin Lumsden Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Jean-Guy Plourde Grand Falls, N.B.-------------------------------------------------------Deborah Powers St. John's, N.L.-------------------------------------------------------Wesley Prankard Niagara Falls, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Ashleigh Quarrell Thunder Bay, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------William Frank Stacey Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Monique St-Laurent Gatineau, Que.-------------------------------------------------------Peter J. Thompson Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Italo Tiezzi Ottawa, Ont.-------------------------------------------------------Olwyn Walter Halifax, N.S.-------------------------------------------------------
