Good Citizenship medal recipients announced
Eighteen B.C. residents have been chosen to receive the Province’s Medal of Good Citizenship for their outstanding service and commitment to helping others in their communities.
“Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Good Citizenship Medal. Your outstanding contributions to the well-being of your communities inspire us all,” said Premier John Horgan. “The generous gifts of your time and support make a difference in people’s lives and help build a stronger province for everyone.”
Launched in 2015, the Medal of Good Citizenship recognizes individuals who, through exceptional long-term service, have made outstanding contributions to their communities without expectation of remuneration or reward. The medal reflects their generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions to community life. Recipients were nominated by members of their communities.
“The medal recognizes people who selflessly donate their time and talents to making life better for people in their communities,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and chair of the medal’s selection committee.
There are two Okanagan Shuswap area recipients:
Louis Thomas of Salmon Arm from is a Secwepemc Knowledge-Keeper from the Neskonlith First Nation. He has been walking a path of
reconciliation, relationship building and teaching in the Shuswap for over 40 years.
Tom Smithwick of Kelowna is a retired lawyer who has shown concern, compassion and leadership to those in need of support.
Here is the complete list of this year’s recipients:
* Joe Average of Vancouver
* Charlotte Brady and Anastasia Castro of Victoria
* John Cameron of Richmond
* Neil Cook of Cranbrook
* Bruce Curtis of Courtenay
* Shirley Gratton of Prince George
* Jack Hutton of Duncan
* Chief M. Jason Louie of Creston
* Adrienne Montani of Vancouver
* Dr. Peter Newbery of New Hazelton
* Joseph Roberts of Langley
* Patricia Roy of Victoria
* Patricia Shields of Vancouver
* Tom Smithwick of Kelowna
* Louis Thomas of Salmon Arm
* Vivian Tsang of Vancouver
* Michelle Renee Wilson of Delta
For bios on the recipients, click here.