UPDATED: Manitouwadge Volunteers Honoured with June Callwood Awards

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UPDATED: Manitouwadge Volunteers Honoured with June Callwood Awards

Written by admin on 30 April 2013

With the exception of photos described otherwise, all photos are courtesy (and Copyright) Chistina Gapic Photography.

The Hon. Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration with the MCAG Volunteers; (left to right) Priscilla Gray, Debbie Ray, Betty Oksanen, Clare Milks, Anne Williams and Jackie Jung

Ontario Government Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers

Ontario recently honoured twelve people and seven organizations with a June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award, for their commitment to volunteerism and longstanding service to their local communities. Among the recognized with the prestigious award were volunteers of the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group.

April 26th, 2013, volunteer members of the Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group; Betty Oksanen, Debbie Ray, Anne Williams, Clare Milks, Priscilla Gray and Jackie Jung, were flown to Toronto for a very special luncheon and ceremony at which the Hon. Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration presented them with the prestigious June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism.

The ladies enjoy a lunch in honour of themselves and the other recipients (missing from photo Clare Milks). Submitted photo by Clare Milks

June Callwood Award Recipients from the MCAG, Claire Milks (left) and Anne Williams (right). Submitted photo.

The June Callwood award recognizes dedicated individuals who, like the late June Callwood, demonstrate exceptional leadership, creativity and innovation in their service to their communities and others; as many Manitouwadge residents would attest, the MCAG Volunteers fit this description perfectly.

The Manitouwadge Cancer Assistance Group – Friends Who Care helps cancer patients with illness-related expenses when they have exhausted other options. The group partners with local businesses to organize golf and volleyball tournaments, walks, hockey games, and other events to help cancer patients from remote areas of Manitouwadge receive professional, supportive care.

Nominated by Councilor Connie Hunter, with supporting letters from two families, the “MCAG was honored and humbled to receive the 2013 June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism” said MCAG volunteer and June Callwood Award recipient Jackie Jung.

Supporting the not-for-profit sector and promoting Ontario’s tradition of volunteering is part of the new Ontario government’s efforts to build strong communities and a fair society for all.

Quick Facts

Late journalist and author June Callwood was one of Canada’s most well-known social activists, founding or co-founding more than 50 Canadian social action organizations.
The award is being presented during National Volunteer Week, which runs April 21 to 27.
More than six million Ontarians volunteer each year and contribute more than 860 million annual volunteer hours.
Other Ontario recognition programs for voluntarism include the Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers, the Volunteer Service Awards and the Newcomer Champion Awards – Change The World Youth Ambassador.

: This award recognizes the exceptional acts of kindness that the people of Ontario perform every day for their neighbours and communities. By caring for each other, the award recipients are improving the lives of all Ontarians.” Michael Coteau Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

: The ladies enjoy a lunch in honour of themselves and the other recipients (missing from photo Claire Milks). Submitted photo by Claire Milks

: June Callwood Award Recipients from the MCAG, Claire Milks (left) and Anne Williams (right). Submitted photo.

: The Hon. Michael Coteau, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration with the MCAG Volunteers; (left to right) Priscilla Gray, Debbie Ray, Betty Oksanen, Clare Milks, Anne Williams and Jackie Jung

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: The June Callwood Award 2013 recepients. Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Live entertainment, by critically acclaimed performers, sets the stage for an elegant celebration. Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)

: The MCAG volunteers share details with the Hon. Michael Coteau,Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, of the challenges faced by Cancer patients in Northwestern Ontario. Courtesy Christina Gapic Photography (2013)