Exemplary service in Delta was recognized on Saturday at a special event at Ladner’s Harris Barn.
It was there that Delta MP Carla Qualtrough recognized more than 100 individuals and organizations for their exemplary service to their community.
“For the past three years, our community has faced extraordinary challenges and has come together in the face of a pandemic and economic uncertainty,” said Qualtrough. “These individuals and organizations not only played their part, but who also stood up to lend a hand during these uncertain times.”
The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pin was designed to commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth's 70 years of selfless service on the throne.
These pins commemorate that long life of service. The pins were presented to first responders, frontline workers, volunteers, caregivers, community leaders, business leaders, and others who have had a positive impact on others.
“For 70 years, Queen Elizabeth set an example of selfless service,” added Qualtrough. “She also took every opportunity to recognize those who worked to make their communities better. The Platinum Jubilee pin continues that tradition. I am so happy to be able to recognize these people and organizations for their years of service. Delta, and Canada, are better places because of their exemplary contributions to our community.”
Constituency manager Bernadette Kudzin said their office had been thinking for a while about a way to pay tribute to people and organizations in the community for the way they really stepped up to help others these past few difficult years. The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Pin seemed perfect.
“When we put out the call for nominations, we hoped to garner a wide variety of people in all walks of life – people working in not-for-profit organizations, volunteers, first responders, essential workers, health care workers, people involved with sports, culture, the arts, businesses, government and journalism,” she said. “We received an overwhelming response and the stories submitted by the nominators were inspiring.
“Carla also felt strongly that we should recognize some organizations, like the Legions, the newspapers, the firefighters, the police and community leaders from all levels of government in both Delta and Tsawwassen First Nation, for their exceptional commitment to serve the people of Delta and TFN.”
Before the formal presentation ceremony, TFN Elder Ruth Adams delivered a traditional blessing and Chief Laura Cassidy delivered a greeting from Tsawwassen First Nation.
Individual awards
Ruth Adams, Rabi Alam, Yvonne Anderson, Jini Aroon, Kim Baird, Shirley Baker, Barbara Baydala, Mary Begin, Gary Begin, Julie Berks, Ishita Bhatia, Gerry Bramhill, Peter Broznitsky, Eva Busich-Veloso, Dan Copeland, Jeannette Cormier, Helen Cowie, Renie D'Aquila, Suki Dakha, John Darras, Olwen Demidoff, Kay Dennison, Jane Devji, Bill Didur, Laura Dixon, Phil Easdown, Thomas Easton, Lydia Elder, Steve Erickson, Joy Fera, Russell Ford Ford, Liz Gates, Darren Gates, Amrick Gill, Avis Glaze, Shraey Gulati, Peter Harasymchuk, Jacky Hillairet, John Hoare, Christa Horita Kadach, Vicki Huntington, Lois E. Jackson, Jeannie Kanakos, Danielle Kisser, Bernadette Kudzin, Maxwell Lattimer, Carlene Lewall, Rick Lewall, Bruce MacDonald, John Mancini, Pindi Mann, Tejasvi Mattu, Taylin McGill, Hayley McKelvey, Jill McKnight, Eliza Olson, Dave Olson, Angelina Pang, Angela Pang, Ricky Pang, Yvonne Parenteau, Mo Parry, Jon Pelen, Kim Pelen, Jannat Puri, Denise Reid, Al Ridgway, Jessy Sahota, Inder Saini, Jit Sangha, Astha Sharma, Rev. Jim Short, Dawn Sillett, Gurpreet Sohi, Judi Stene, Bonnie Sutherland, Robert Taggart, Ian Tait, Fred Wells, Elaine White, Lois Wilkinson, Dana Wilson, Jeannie Yee, Art Yu.
Government leaders:
TFN
Chief Laura Cassidy, Executive Coun. Louise Ahlm, Executive Coun. Taylor Baker, Executive Coun. Valerie Cross, Executive Coun. Bryce Williams
Province
Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon, Delta South MLA Ian Paton
City of Delta
Mayor George Harvie, Coun. Rod Binder, Coun. Daniel Boisvert, Coun. Jessie Dosanjh, Coun. Alicia Guichon, Coun. Jennifer Johal, Coun. Dylan Kruger
School Board
Trustee Erica Beard, Trustee Nimmi Daula, Trustee Ammen Dhillon, Trustee Masako Gooch, Trustee Nick Kanakos, Trustee Joe Muego Trustee and board Chair Val Windsor.
Plaques
Delta Police Department: Const. Jessy Sahota
Delta Fire Hall #1: Deputy Chief Dave Ayton
Delta Fire Hall #2
Delta Fire Hall #3
Delta Fire Hall #4
Delta Fire Hall #5
Delta Fire Hall #6
Delta Fire Hall #7
Delta Optimist: Pierre Pelletier
North Delta Reporter: James Smith
Ladner Royal Canadian Legion #61: Al Ridgway
Tsawwassen Royal Canadian Legion #289: Ken Harvey
Tsawwassen First Nation: Chief Laura Cassidy
Separate presentation
South Delta Food Bank: Joe VanEssen
Delta Hospital
Delta Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop
