Two Mapleton residents are among a total of 30 individuals who live in Wellington County or volunteer with local organizations that were recognized with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for their significant contribution to community groups at ceremonies in Guelph and Stratford recently.
Award ceremonies are being held across the province to acknowledge the commitment and dedication of more than 11,000 Ontario volunteers.
The awards recognize individual volunteers for continuous service to an organization. Individuals are nominated by the organizations they serve. Certificates and trillium pins are awarded for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 and 60 or more years of service. Youth are also recognized for two or more years of volunteer service.
“Ontario’s six million volunteers demonstrate active citizenship through their dedication to making our communities a better place to live and work. I’m delighted to recognize their commitment and efforts through the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards,” stated Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
At a March 20 ceremony in Stratford, Victor Roberts of Drayton was recognized for 20 years of service to Drayton Entertainment.
On March 19 at a ceremony in Guelph, Lenora Arbuckle of Alma was recognized for 20 years of service to Groves hospital in Fergus.
