To recognize the important contributions that volunteers and community organizations make within our City, we are pleased to host the Volunteer Achievement Awards. Together, we will share stories and celebrate some of the many residents who continue to make Richmond Hill a wonderful place to work, play and grow.
The nomination period is now closed.
Thank you to all those who submitted a nomination for a Volunteer Achievement Award or Milestone Anniversary Certificate. Those selected will be contacted by Richmond Hill staff and will be invited to attend a special awards ceremony during National Volunteer Week in April 2023.
Awards
Award Categories |
Volunteer Achievement Awards (Multiple Recipients)
The Volunteer Achievement Awards have been established to recognize individuals who have made a meaningful difference in the lives of Richmond Hill residents through their volunteer efforts. To be eligible for this award, the individual must be 18 years of age of older, reside in Richmond Hill and have contributed a minimum of 35 hours annually for at least five consecutive years.
Youth Volunteer Achievement Award (One Recipient)
The Youth Volunteer Achievement Award is presented to one individual 17 years of age or younger who has contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life of the Richmond Hill community through volunteering. To be eligible for this award, the individual must reside in Richmond Hill and have contributed a minimum of 35 hours annually for at least two consecutive years.
Senior Volunteer Achievement Award (One Recipient)
The Senior Volunteer Achievement Award is presented to one individual 55 years of age or older who has contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life of the community through volunteering. To be eligible for this award, the individual must reside in Richmond Hill and have contributed a minimum of 35 hours annually for two consecutive years.
Naim Malik Award for the Promotion of Intercultural Friendships (One Recipient) The Naim Malik Award for the Promotion of Intercultural Friendships is presented to one individual who has demonstrated an exemplary commitment to improving equity, inclusivity and/or diversity in Richmond Hill through volunteering. To be eligible for this award, the individual must reside in Richmond Hill, be 18 years of age or older and have contributed a minimum of 35 hours annually for three consecutive years.
Community Organization of the Year Award (One Recipient) The Community Organization of the Year Award is presented to one non-government, not-for-profit organization who has profoundly impacted the lives of residents in Richmond Hill by implementing, improving, supporting or assisting a local project or program that has been operating for a minimum of three consecutive years.
Citizen of the Year Award (One Recipient) The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to one individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to the lives of Richmond Hill residents through volunteering. To be eligible for this award, the individual must be at least 18 years of age or older, reside in Richmond Hill and have contributed a minimum of 35 hours annually for at least ten years.
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Eligibility Criteria |
To be eligible to receive an award, the nominee must:
- reside in Richmond Hill;
- not have received payment for their volunteer work or performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties;
- be active beyond simple membership in an organization;
- meet the minimum age requirement per the nomination category;
- have completed the minimum number of volunteer service hours per the nomination category; and
- be nominated - self nominations are not accepted.
In addition, the nomination form must be completed in full and include:
- Two letters of reference from individuals or organizations that can support the nominee's volunteer work.*
- Nominee's volunteer profile as it pertains to the nomination (including organization name(s), years of service, roles and responsibilities and impact on their environment).**
*No more than two reference letters will be reviewed.
**Please limit volunteer profiles to one page.
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Milestone Anniversary Certificates
We are pleased to acknowledge clubs, organizations, associations, etc. that are celebrating the completion of 10, 15, 20 or 25+ years of service in the community with a special Milestone Anniversary Certificate.
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Selecting Our Award Winners |
The Awards Selection Committee will validate and review all nominations received prior to the nomination deadline. Submissions will be evaluated and scored based on the following:
Application Requirements (5%): The application form is completed in its entirety, all supporting documentation is provided and the nominee meets all award category criteria.
Biographical and Reference Information (10%): The biographical information and reference letters provide a comprehensive overview of the nominee's volunteer service and provides examples of their work as it relates to the award category.
Community Support (20%): In addition to being a Richmond Hill resident, the nominee's volunteerism actively takes place in Richmond Hill and significantly supports the community organization.
Commitment to Volunteerism (25%): The years of service or number of hours contributed exemplifies the nominee's commitment to volunteerism. The nominee has demonstrated excellence in performing their volunteer responsibilities.
Community Impact (40%): The nominee's volunteerism has made a profound and positive impact on community members, produced positive changes or has inspired members of the community in a meaningful way.
A short list will be sent to Council for final approval. Those selected to receive an award or certificate will be notified by a representative from Richmond Hill.
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Past Award Recipients
The following residents and organizations have been recognized by Richmond Hill since the inception of the Volunteer Achievement Awards celebration in 1963.
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2021
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Nasir Azam
Suraj Bansal
Peter Busciglio
John Capogna
Eva Cheng
Martina Cordero
Samir Dossal
Gwen Johnstone
Ho Fung Leung
May Loo
Grant Rutherford
Mariam Saleh
Carla Silver
Mul Raj Sethi
Stephany Tsui
Kathleen Wong
Neighbours for the Planet
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2021 - Milestone Anniversary Certificate
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2021 Community Recognition Certificate |
Forgotten Ones Cat Rescue: 20 Years of Service
Oak Ridges Lions Club: 70 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Squash Club: 50 Years of Service
Special Olympics Ontario York South: 40 Years of Service
York Region Indian Seniors Club, Richmond Hill: 15 Years of Service
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Adriana Pisano Beaumont
Edda Rossi
Joe Rossi
Siew Tan
Michael Taggart
Kathie Weaver
Michelle Zikovitz
The Amici Circle of Friends
The Richmond Hill Community Food Bank Volunteers
The Richmond Hill Good Neighbours Program
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2010 - 2019 |
2019
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2019 - Milestone Anniversary Certificate |
Hannah Alper Cheryl Butler Hayden Cheung Judy Clement Peter Devita Maksym Kashuba Jennifer Krizel Chung Kwong Lee Lyn May Bertha Mohl
Savita Perera Ernie Polsoni Kidambi Raj Ed Sackfield
Elizabeth Wilfert
Richmond Hill Community Food Bank
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Muscular Dystrophy Canada York Region Walk4MD: 10 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Camera Club: 45 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Centennial Pipe Band: 45 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Group of Artists: 40 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Historical Society: 45 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club: 100 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Men's Slo Pitch: 40 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Old Timers' Hockey League: 30 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra: 10 Years of Service
Richmond Hill Soccer Club: 50 Years of Service
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2017
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2015
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2014
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Zem-Zem Ajward Marj Andre Anne Bacon Grace Bly Michèle Bussières Kwok Wing Cheung Vishal Chopra Rahila Chughtai Julia Collins Enid Mills Mena Chi Ying Wong Angela Xu Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold
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Sherry Caldwell Cathy Danton Anneli Leivo Asad M. Malik Chuck McClelland Louise Wilson Haopeng (Helen) Yang Arthur Zhou Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Toronto Centre
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Nargis Bardai Kevin Dark Demetrios Fragopoulos Nadirshah Khoja Amit Manocha Norman McMullen Anna Petruccelli
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2013
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2012
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2011
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Michelle Adams Blanche Crilly Michael Driffield Guillermo Elduayen Jim File Patricia Freeland Masuma Jessa David Oag Shirin Sumar Brennan Wong Patricia Young
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Dr. Emmanuel O. Abara Joe Agg Lois Anderson Patty Carlson Angela Carriere Warren Collier Ruth Coxford Karen Harding Mustafa Master Karim Premji Kent Todd Virginia Wainman Shannon Wong
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Glemena Bettencourt Anna Caporiccio Dave D'Silva Connor Marois Ken Uyesugi
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2010
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Taylor Ber Ernie Henderson Shelagh Harris Gisella Imbrogno Marty Paulin Jennifer Pyke Rick Singh
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2000 - 2009 |
2009
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2008
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2007
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Elinor Charters Roma Dempsey Mary Vautour Insia Virji Winter Carnival Committee
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Nancy Adams Sharon & Jim Bradley Naim Malik Frank Muir Mul Raj Sethi Rubi Talavera Paul Vyrostko John Weir
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Doug Beeforth Shirley Bruce Ruth Coxford Katherine Mabley Fern Russell
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2006
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2005
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2004
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Cora Brodie Doug Browne Pasquale Di Giulio James L. Hutchison Barb Janetta Cheryl Perera Ronald Rathma Winter Carnival Committee
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Bill Doherty Christine Phillips Richard Sulker Daisy Wai
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Dr. Jack Bengall Dr. Kevin Davis Marlene Gardiner James Kirk David McAllister Stan Pagonis Rhelda Stockall
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2003
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2002
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2001
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Karen Adams Rick Collins Onorato DiBratto Marion MacDonald Anita Mah Thomas D. McKeage Phil Wilkes Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament Organizing Committee
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Donald Brodie Godwin Chan Anne Collins Ian Dance Alex & Anne Frickleton Dorothy McKee Arnold Sager Diane Wilmot
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Jay Barat Ruby Birch Phil Birnbaum Bill Harris Lynn Kulesh Shirley Morehouse Chris Paterson Fern Russell Florence Schurman Santa Claus Parade Organizing Committee
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2000
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Grace Bly Bette Brien Elizabeth Follows Colin Norman Arnie Warner Pearl & Chester Wilson York Central Hospital Foundation
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1990 - 1999 |
1999
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1998
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1997
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Ann Gold Lois Hancey Bill Hazel Curly & Andy Lynett Jim & Avonelle Monkmon Edith Sackfield G.T. Glen Waugh Bob & Doreen Whitmarch
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Jenny Clement Margaret Duncan Norma Greenfield Marion Bales Hill Maxine Leech Perry Lewis Jenny Rogers Fred & Velma Shelleto Royal Canadian Air Cadets - 778 Banshee Squadron
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Robert G. Cage Agnes Chan-Wong Brad Faltash Mary Lloyd Joyce Mark Winston McCrory Barry Munro Campbell Smith Ian Sydie Oak Ridges Lions Club
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1996
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1995
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1994
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Janet D. Fantin Daphne Jackson Joan Lane Doreen Murphy Rob Rusnov Carrie Smith Mary Wilson Richmond Hill Naturalists
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Pat Ash Marcus Christensen Joan Flynn Tom Jones Russell J. (Curly) Lynett Norma Martin James Milne Stewart Roberts Carol Wakefield Rev. William A. Wallace Greg Wilkinson Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee
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Margaret Barenthin Joesph Dadson Bernice Lever Farrar Tom Graham Gwen Halliday Collin Lewis Donna Smith Elvis Stojko Margaret (Peggy) Temple BAIF Developments Limited
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1993
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1992
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1991
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Irwin Bruck Bryan Buchan Don Cook Gordon M. Fleming Peter MacKinnon Rick Mills Tom Murphy Allan J. Nolan John Short Frank Zazzara & Jean McCron - Special Events Committee, York South Association for Community Living
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Debbie Adams Adrian Dieleman Robert Janecek Robert G. Kennedy Nancy Jean McGuffin Norma & Larry Ritza Tim Wright Wachilt & George Wustefield Telecare South York Region Distress Centre
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Joe Abela David C. Barrow John Cook Joe D'Abruzzo John & Pat Farmer Patricia Hy Helen Kelesi Brooke J. Lawrence Marlane Lepine Bruce & Jean McKenzie Lynn Ziraldo Barenaked Ladies
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1990
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Barry Bingham Betty Blaney John Cowden Adele Kozak Andy Lynett Ted & Nancy Moritsugu Helen Smith Elvis Stojko Canadian Progress Club
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1980 - 1989 |
1989
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1988
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1987
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Al Atkins Jack Blyth Marcia Cannell Harry Dymond Ralph & Carol Kraft David Millen Helen Schwab Finlay Electric Kinsmen Service Club Richmond Hill Horticultural Society
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Donovan Boucher W. Michael Burnie Monica Covacci John C. H. Davis Douglas Gray Gerald P. Loweth Jack Major Glen Moreland Walter Smith Harrie Wertheim Richmond Hill Lions Club Richvale Lions Club
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Andrew Armstrong John D. Birchall Monica Covacci Elizabeth Davis Marta Dobbie Rosemarie Hauch Christopher Hook Heather Peck Michael C. Sifton Gus Villanueva
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1986
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1985
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1984
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William Barker Dr. C. Thomas Bolton Edith & Lewis Clement Frank & Corinne Gallant Jeffery Griffith Dalt Hicks Fred Hunt Margo MacDonald Craig Marshall Ken McKeown David Morland Gerry O'Donnell David Oslen Peter Service Liberty Silver Kathleen Smith
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Stephen Bransfield Evelyn Charters Joan Flett W. Kenneth Gregory Mary-Lou Griffin Roxanne Leung Geraldine Randlesome Mark & Simon Treissman Les Trotman
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Dr. Arnold T. Arai Melanie Cole Donald Godfrey Joyce Mark Nick Papa Duncan Peake Richard Peirce Irvin H. Robinson Bill Stephenson Curtain Club Richmond Hill Aquatic Club Richmond Hill Lions Club Trans Canada Radio Club & The Trans Canada Radio Emergency Team
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1983
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1982
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1981
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Lisa Ash Lola Dynes Bernie Ford Eric George Ossi Juola Ed Kenny Sylvia Kernohan Bill & Evelyn Lazenby Leone Marshall Debbie Murray Richmond Hill Civic Theatre Task Force Committee Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club
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Brian Bain Marnie Bain Lee Bentham Tiffany Bridges Andre Chateauvert Roy Clifton Dr. David Fayle & Janet Fayle Hope Holmsted Pauline & Bernadette McLaughlin Bridget & Rachel O'Flaherty Marion Orr Nancy Payne Jane Stel Bruce Venn Paula Vuorela Minor Athletic Tournaments Inc. Richvale Lioness Club
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Marsh Amos Diane Baker Elgin Barrow Sue Calder Don Gillis Jim Hinchcliffe Alex Keeting Angus Philip Glen Philip Mike Smith Allen F. Spraggett David Umbach Joe Worrall Canadian Zephyr Advisory Committee for the Physically Disabled I.G.A. - Allencourt Plaza Knights of Columbus George P. Vanier Council 5957
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1980
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Paul Beck Nancy Cowden Tom Gayford Eric Greer David Kehoe Krista Kunstmann Grant Marshall Bradley McKenzie Mary Murphy Mehemosh Pestonji Steve Schorsch Matt Thompson Jeff Wakefield John Weir Canadian Progress Club, York Central Good Brothers - Larry Good, Brian Good, Bruce Good, Michael McMaster Independent Order of Foresters Richvale Lions Club
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1970 - 1979 |
1979
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1978
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1977
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Dick Edmunds Ann Gold Jaye Green Lori McDowell Bradley McKenzie Steve Penyige Joan Rason Steve Schorsch Jane Sikorski C. Russell Tilt Good Brothers - Larry Good, Brian Good, Bruce Good, Michael McMaster & Peter Davidson Heritage Richmond Hill/Richmond Hill Historical Society Kinsmen Club of Richmond Hill Lions Club of Oak Ridges Inc. Richmond Hill Rotary Club Inc. Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade Committee "Rush" - Alex Lifeson, Neil Peart, Geddy Lee
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James & Maureen Baskerville Ruby Birch Cory Bockus Dr. Helen Hogg George Leary Birgit Pfenning Joseph Ringhofer Cam Smith Jane Toporowski Good Brothers - Larry Good, Brian Good, Bruce Good Richmond Hill Area Block Parents Association - "Mickie" Ashman
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Mike Bell Steve Cox Ann Frickleton Donald Hick Raymond Jackson George Leary Marilyn Payne Liz Peterson Grace Sayers Harry Sayers Sue Whalen Canadian Cancer Society - Jack Doulas Follows Canadian Red Cross Society - Elizabeth Armstrong Good Brothers - Larry Good, Brian Good, Bruce Good, Michael McMaster Richmond Hill Ministerial Association - Father F. Robinson
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1976
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1975
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1974
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Kenneth Brown Ian Cameron Adele Downey Donald Fraser Ann Frickleton Janet Hofmann George Leary Neil Mann Gladys McLatchy Steve Penyige Karin Steiner Jane Toporowski Boy Scouts of Canada, York Summit District Clubs & Scouts - Kay & Doug Attwell Boy Scouts of Canada, York Summit District Venturers & Rovers - Ron Harding Girl Guides of Canada, York South Div. Brownies & Guides - Kay Gallant Girl Guides of Canada, York South Div. Cadets & Rangers - Betty O'Rourke Richmond Hill & District Social Planning Council - Ann Gold Richmond Hill Recycling Committee Roy Clifton Richmond Hill Volunteer Fire Fighters Cecil Tuck Winter Carnival Committee - Edwin Banks Richvale Community Centre Program Steering Committee - Joan Hooper York Central Hospital Board of Trustees Barry Hayes
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Fred Bovaird Donald Fraser James Grainger John Guppy Captain Edward Hawman George Leary Russell Lynett Floyd Perkins Keith Swindlehurst Jane Toporowski Alan White Canadian Arthritis & Rheumatism Elizabeth Flood Co-ordinated Welfare Counselling Services - Grant Marshall Family Services, Richmond Hill & Thornhill Area - Isobel Ewing Helpmate Information - Emily Glover Meals on Wheels - Joan Flett Oak Ridges Senior Citizens' Group Dorothy Barnsdale Richmond Hill Agricultural Society Dalton Rumney Richmond Hill & District Family "Y" Edith Clement Richmond Hill Senior Citizens' Group Edna Harding Richmond Hill Youth Concert Band Rick Harper Richvale Senior Citizens' Group Violet Ablett York Central Association for the Mentally Retarded - Donald Hodgson York Central Hospital Auxiliary Shirley Wilcock
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Gary Charity Morley Hall Dawson Hare Brian Mather Jane Toporowski Larry Wales
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1973
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1972
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1971
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Nicholas Fox Steven Juhasz George H. Leary Nancey Stoness Larry Wales Linda Woodcock Canadian Senior Men's Softball Champions - Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers Fastball Team Oak Ridges "Flyers" Midget Hockey Team
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Debbie Carter Don Fraser George H. Leary Lindy Watts Richmond Hill Bond Steel Minor Midgets Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club World's Senior Men's Softball Champions - Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers Fastball Team
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Frank Barrott Alex Campbell Russel "Casey" Cripps Vern Dynes Eric George Dick Hutchinson George Leary Ivan Mansbridge Patricia Paxton Angus Philip Paul Philip David Porter Stan Thornington Richmond Hill Dynes Jewellers Fastball Team
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1970
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Elgin Barrow Doug Boyd Thomas Broadhurst Judge James Butler Brydon Ellis Jack Hallowell Howard Jackman John LeClaire Robert Little John MacDiarmid Garth Moore Robert Robbins Robert Ross Harry Sayers Mr. & Mrs. David Steen Margaret Southwell William Wagner Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Young
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1963 - 1969 |
1969
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1968
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1967
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Shaun Beggs Douglas Hitchins
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Ray Brooks Wentworth Dowell Marjorie Gleason Ron McAndrews Douglas McLean
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J. W. Butler Mary Dawson May Maitland William Ruttle Jean Thomson Otto Whalen
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1966
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1965
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1964
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Ray Gemmill Percy C. Hill Peter Sale Dorothy Turner Margaret Williams
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Harold (Bud) Jones Pat Smith Alan Smyth Lois Stanley W. J. Tom Taylor Ken Tomlin Harris Walton
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Katherine Ball William Hall Alton Hicks R. Douglas Lucas
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1963
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William Ruttle Arena Board Library Board Parks Board Recreation Committee Softballers & Lawn Bowlers (who won Provincial recognition) Victorian Order of Nurses
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