2010 Citizen of the Year - Nominee Announcement

The four nominees for the 2010 Citizen of the Year were announced during the opening ceremonies on Canada Day at Fort George Park.

The final nominees are Dr. Theresa Healy, Sharon Hurd, Ruth Langner and Shawn Rice.

"These people have made amazing contributions to their city," said Linda Wilson, the chair of the event.

"I don't have words to express just how much they have accomplished for our community."




Healy first came to P.G. in 1994, "just for a year."

"I never left, the city really welcomed me in. This is the longest I've lived anywhere, and I'm staying put," she said.

"I truly believe in the power of ordinary, everyday people, and their voice," she added.

Healy is the founding member and current board member of both the P.G. Local History Group and the Community Ethics Board.

She is a member and Northern B.C. representative HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Program for Canada Institutes on Health Research, and with her partner, was one of eight couples that through a Supreme Court of Canada ruling won the right for same sex couples to marry.

In 2004 Healy recieved the Michael Dowing Award for Best Research on Bereavement and Palliative Care.




Hurd said she was surprised to hear somebody put forth her name.

She is the executive director of the Phoenix House, and has spent countless hours to several organizations since she moved to P.G. in 1995.

"It's just the way that I grew up. I have a responsibility as a citizen to help the community, and those less fortunate," Hurd said.

Hurd is a board member of the Hutda Lake Wellness Project for Women with Addictions, the board chair of both the P.G. Council of Seniors and the P.G. Crisis Line, and is the director of the John Howard Society of Northern B.C.

Also, she received the Governor General of Canada Commemorative Medal, recognizing her contributions to her community and to Canada.




Langner said she was humbled to hear of her nomination, and initially didn't think she had done enough to support it.

"Once they started listing off everything I've done I realized it was a bit of a list.

"When it comes down to it though, I just do it because the opportunity is there and it is so much fun," she said.

Langner is charter member, director, secretary and president of Rotary, as well as being the team leader of group study exchange to Germany.

She developed and organized a pigeon race to raise money for Meals on Wheels and Salvation Army, was on the board of directors for Theatre North West, involved with the Spirit Bear Committee, serves on the marketing committee of the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, and is the general manager for the P.G. Symphony Orchestra.




Rice said giving back to the community is simply a passion of his.

"There are a lot of people who contribute to everything I've been involved with, and I feel that it's a privilege to work with these people," said Rice.

Rice is the chair of the Ducks Unlimited Taste of Nations Fundraising Dinner and Auction, the co-chair and marketing director of the Enbridge World Baseball Challenge, and the elected president of the P.G. Minor Hockey Association.

He also organizes the Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick Scholarship Dinner to celebrate a Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan, and was the volunteer marketing representative for the 2008 B.C. Senior Games.

The Prince George Citizen of the Year Celebration will be held October 15 at the Coast Inn of the North.

Tickets can be purchased at the front desk for $55 a person.

Courtesy of the Prince George Citizen



Coming Events:

Golf Tournament: - September 4-5, 2010

Citizen of the Year: - October 15, 2010

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Grant Funding

The Prince George Community Foundation is calling for applications from local organizations and agencies seeking funds to undertake projects which demonstrate leadership and will build on or enhance strengths within the community.

Grants up to $5,000 may be awarded to registered charity groups initiating projects in the themes of Health, Arts and Culture, Social Services, Education, Environment and Sports and Recreation.

Grant application is a two stage process initiated by a Letter of Intent to be submitted by November 15. Letters of Intent are adjudicated in December to determine eligibility for the application phase.

Guidelines and applications are available:

(1) at www.pgcf.ca/ApplyForAGrant.html
(2) via email: pgfoundation@telus.net
(3) at our office

Prince George Community Foundation
2880 - 15th Avenue (Upstairs Studio 2880)

Office Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs.
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

For further information call 250-562-7772

Family Funds make a Difference

  

On May 7, Mitchell and Andrea Davy presented the Prince George Crisis Pregnancy Centre with a cheque for the proceeds from their family fund available for granting this year. With three small children of their own, Mitchell and Andrea wanted to identify a charity near and dear to their hearts and for this year selected the Crisis Pregnancy Centre. Alison Townrow explained the importance of making people aware of what their program offers in the way of assistance to expecting mothers and said the additional funding will be put toward various aspects of the program which for this year include furthering the knowledge of their programs through internet and revised brochures. They were most gratefully that the Davy Family selected them as their charity of choice this year.

l-r Ingrid Collett, President – PG Crisis Pregnancy Centre, Mitchell and Andrea Davy (Family Fund holders), and Alison Townrow, Executive Director PG Crisis Pregnancy Centre.

Click here to find out more about Family Funds.

Mission Statement

"We provide the opportunity to make a lasting charitable donation to enhance our community forever"