An upstanding Bracebridge citizen is being honoured for her contributions to the community.
This week, the Government of Ontario honoured the outstanding volunteer contributions of 13 individuals with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to recognize the lasting impact their exceptional civic leadership and volunteerism has made in their communities and the province.
Among this year’s recipients was Evelyn Archibald of Bracebridge.
Archibald has supported many non-profit and government programs through her time and skills. She has volunteered for everything from the Muskoka Conservancy and Habitat for Humanity to the Canadian Federation of University Women and the Institute of Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. Whether helping the most vulnerable and in need, assisting those in difficult times, or enriching the community, it is done with compassion.
The medal represents the second highest honour awarded by the province and recognizes individuals whose exceptional volunteerism has helped drive positive change and made a lasting impact in their communities and across the province.
The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, joined by Michael Ford, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism, awarded these individuals at a ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.
“I am delighted to present the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to a remarkable group of recipients,” said the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “It is so important to celebrate the contributions of Ontarians who have improved daily life in their communities. Their stories illustrate such inspiring examples of good citizenship, an essential part of building caring communities.”
Those awarded with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship have devoted their lives to causes such as protecting Ontario’s natural heritage; promoting the arts, culture and sports; advocating for safer communities; and, assisting those in need. Since 1973, 573 remarkable individuals from across Ontario have been invested with the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.
Don’t miss out on Doppler!
Sign up here to receive our email digest with links to our most recent stories.
Local news in your inbox three times per week!
Click here to support local news
Join the discussion: