Tiny Township has announced the recipients of the 2020 Citizen of the Year Awards.
They were presented at the December 21, 2020, Regular Meeting of Council.
Award categories included the Corrie Hamelin Memorial Community Volunteer Award, the Robert Robitaille Memorial Volunteer Award, the Senior of the Year Award, and the Youth of the Year Award.
The 2020 Corrie Hamelin Memorial Community Volunteer Award was presented to Don Chapman. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual who has volunteered their time and energy to more than one community association, organization or cause, in a selfless manner; and/or has strong beliefs in giving back to the community and benefiting the people of the Township of Tiny.
The 2020 Robert Robitaille Memorial Volunteer Award was presented to Claudette Paquin. The purpose of the award is to recognize an individual who has generously volunteered their time and has been committed to the development and advancement of parks and recreation in the community; and/or has made a difference and as a result has improved the quality of life in the Township of Tiny.
The 2020 Senior of the Year Award, also known as the “Heart of Tiny Award,” was presented to Ray and Mary Nason. The purpose of the award is to recognize an outstanding senior who, during or after the age of 65, contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life of the Township of Tiny.
The 2020 Youth of the Year Award was presented to Julie Pilon. The purpose of the award is to recognize an outstanding youth who, before or during the age of 18, contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life of the Township of Tiny.
The Township of Tiny is committed to creating a caring and inclusive living environment through citizen engagement and provides opportunities for everyone to fully participate in the life of their community. It recognizes that volunteers help to achieve the Township’s mission and mandate and enhance the work of paid staff in the creation of a safe and enjoyable place in which to live.
Congratulations to the award recipients. Members of the public can watch the presentations for Citizen of the Year awards below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7yrCUedk4E
Township of Tiny Congratulates the Recipients of 2020 Citizen of the Year Awards! Full details here: https://t.co/8rjw0Xq0lR pic.twitter.com/yw8O5K0ng2
— Township of Tiny (@tinytownship) January 20, 2021