Tributes
Council recognizes individuals or organizations for their contribution to the community.
Date | Person | Reason for tribute |
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March 24, 2009 | Ms. Sarah Bilesky | Heroic deed in rescuing a boater in distress at Cates Park on March 24, 2008 |
May 5, 2008 | Mr. Peter Hansen | Received the prestigious Moncrief Award from the American Burn Association |
April 7, 2008 | Ms. Caroline Hotzak | Heroic deed in rescuing a boater in distress at Cates Park on March 24, 2008 |
March 3, 2008 | Ms. Agnes Hilsen and Ms. Kathy Arscott | Combined 50 years service to the District of North Vancouver |
May 28, 2007 | Mr. James Ridge | The very high standard of integrity and service to the citizens of North Vancouver District |
April 16, 2007 | Captain Terry Abrams | Pioneered the Mr. DooBee Show |
February 27, 2006 | Mr. Julian Davis | Heroic deed pulling an injured person from a burning vehicle |
October 24, 2005 | Mr. Irwin Torry | 15 years of service with the District |
June 20, 2005 | Sgt. Ralph Stringer | Awarded a Certificate of Commendation by Her Excellency, the Governor General of Canada for an act of great merit |
July 19, 2004 | Mr. Don Bell | Leadership and years of service to the community |
April 16, 2007 | Mr. Zachary Rohland | Alerted the emergency services when confronted with a recent fire in his home |
March 14, 2005 | Charros Foundation | Invaluable contribution to the safety and well-being of District citizens through their community support of the Mr. DoBee Fire and Life Safety Program |
September 27, 2004 | Mr. Paul Marshall | Outstanding services as Commissionaire for the District of North Vancouver |
September 27, 2004 | Ms. Doris Orr | Outstanding service to the care of lost and abandoned pets |
October 6, 2003 | Mr. Lyle Craver | Awarded the title of "International Arbiter" by the world chess organization, Federation Internationale des Echec |
July 21, 2003 | Ms. Sally Gibson | Elected President of the British Columbia Library Trustees Association |
May 23, 2003 | Mr. John Lakes | Former Alderman/Councillor of the District of North Vancouver from 1961-1963 and from 1976-1983 |
September 9, 2002 | Mr. Malik Talib | For Excellence in the design and lighting of the Lions Gate Ismaili Jamatkhana located in North Vancouver |
February 18, 2002 | Mr. John Lewis | His role in implementing improvements to the School District in his former capacity as Director of Facilities and Planning |
October 15, 2001 | Ms. Laura Wells | An act of great merit in providing assistance to another in a selfless manner |
January 22, 2001 | Mr. Mike Hoskin | 28 years of service to the District of North Vancouver |
Jun 19, 2000 | Mr. Mike Tupper | His heroic deed in rescuing a citizen from a burning boat in Seycove Marina |
April 26, 1999 | North Shore Rescue Team | In recognition of the Team’s important role in the community |
February 15, 1999 | North Shore Rescue Team | Their efforts during the January 27, 1999 Grouse Grind Avalanche rescue |
February 9, 1998 | Mr. Edmund Desjardins | Contribution to North Shore Disability Resource Society |
February 9, 1998 | Mr. Art George | Received the citizen’s award at the North Vancouver Centennial celebrations in 1991, and longtime owner of the Deep Cove (Seycove) Marina |
October 27, 1997 | Mr. George Lees | His exemplary efforts in organizing Block Watch activities over many years in the Deep Cove/Seymour area |
July 7, 1997 | Seycove Secondary School graduates | Heroic deed in rescuing and administering first aid to a citizen who had lost control of her vehicle at Cates Landing |
December 9, 1996 | Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ashdown | Generous gift of a gavel made from mammoth ivory made by Mr. John Scotland |
October 28, 1996 | Mr. John Bremner | High level of performance in managing the engineering, parks, streets & utilities fields |
May 6, 1996 | North Shore Emergency Social Services | Outstanding contribution to emergency preparedness |