Five Named In Running for Citizen of the Year
By 250 News
Thursday, July 02, 2009 06:58 AM
Prince George, B.C.- The finalists have been named for the Citizen of the Year award in Prince George. The P.G.Community Foundation released the names of the finalists at the Canada Day event in Fort George park.
They are:
Gerda Blok-Wilson:
Gerda was born and raised in Prince George and has selflessly given considerable talent and energy for the betterment of the Prince George community.
Gerda freely gives countless hours in training and mentoring youth in our community.
- Artistic director of the Bel Canto Choir
- Founded the Northern Voices Project Choir
- Collaborated on the development of a two-year Post Baccalaureate Music Education summer program at the University of Northern British Columbia
- Served on various committees within the School District
- Lifetime dedication that has impacted all residents
- Director of Youth Musical Theatre productions in the School District and community
Ron Christian
Chef Ron has been utilizing his culinary skills to benefit the community of Prince George since 2003.
- Volunteering numerous hours preparing holiday meals at St. Vincent de Paul for over 800 less fortunate residents of Prince George
- Facilitated food preparation for the BC Senior Games for 2,700 people in September 2008
- Facilitated Global Gourmet Dinner Fundraiser to purchase equipment for the College of New Caledonia
- Community Partners Addressing Homelessness – assisted with preparing brown bag lunches for survival packs for the less fortunate
- Other organizations that have benefited from Chef Ron’s contributions are:
- Child Development Centre
- PG Black History Society to mention just a few
Ray Gerow
For over a decade, Ray has worked tirelessly to increase the access to opportunity for First Nations.
- serves on Council of British Columbia Aboriginal Economic Development
- Board member of Native Economic Development Advisory Board
- Board member for United Native Nations
- Vice-Chair of College of New Caledonia’s Board of Governors
- Board member of First Nations Advisory Board for Royal Roads University and Simon Fraser University
- Board member of Northern Sports Centre
Bruce Sutherland
Bruce has been a long-time resident of Prince George actively involved in making a difference in our community.
- Board Chair of College of New Caledonia Board of Governors for the past three years
- Board Chair of Northern Development Initiative Trust for the last four years
- Past President of Prince George Chamber of Commerce
- Awarded the Prince George Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year for 2005 and 2007
- Received a Community Leader award in August 2008 presented by the Prince George Free Press in partnership with Prince George MLAs
- Received the Forestry Innovation Award presented by Minister Mike de Jong in 2005
Renee Trepanier
Renee has been actively involved in a number of volunteer activities in Prince George:
- Volunteer board member of the Shepherd’s Corner
- Committee member of Spirit of BC
- Volunteers for British Columbia French women’s network and for the Provincial Francophone Crisis Line for women’s issues
- Actively assists immigrants, international students, and new residents with city’s orientation, translation and community services
- Received a Community Service Award from City of Prince George for outstanding volunteer contributions towards the development of the Prince George community
- Project leader for “Francophone Winter Festival”
The winner will be announced at a special dinner set for October 16th at the Cost Inn of the North.
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Posted by: gus on July 2 2009 11:48 AM