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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 3, 2015 Page 1 of 3 Minutes/Meeting Summary 2014 Civic Award Selection Committee March 3, 2015 3 pm Main Committee Room Attendees: Mayor Ryan Bill McLean, Regional Councillor, Ward 2 Kevin Ashe, City Councillor, Ward 1 Rick Johnson, City Councillor, Ward 3 Marisa Carpino, Director, Culture & Recreation Tanya Ryce, Supervisor, Cultural Services Renée Michaud, Recording Secretary Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) 1. Opening Remarks Mayor Ryan recommended that the committee members consider adding a new award category entitled “Civic Partner Award” which would be given to one or more individuals, groups or businesses who, through their partnership with the City of Pickering, has made a distinct contribution to making Pickering a better place in which to live. After brief discussion, it was agreed that the new award category would not be added to the 2014 Civic Awards but that the Selection Committee would meet in 2 weeks’ time to discuss the awards program and categories for any potential changes next year. Civic Awards Selection Committee to meet in 2 weeks 2. 2014 Civic Award Recipients The following persons and/or organizations were chosen in each of the following categories. Special Citation Award Cory Joseph Shaun Mendes Bravery / Heroism Award William Ferenc Lifetime Achievement Award Laura Drake Daisy Poyner Page 2 of 3 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Individual Volunteer Award Emese Bertrand Dawne Campbell Michelle Brochu Bruce Hampson Susan Hampson Service Group Award Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women St. Paul on the Hill Foodbank Community Group Award Durham Tamil Association Pickering Cares Food Drive Amateur Sports Award Ron Bickerstaffe Laura Dougall Kavina Ganeshan Youth Volunteer Award Eva Gajic Cameron MacDonald Youth Leadership Award Brandon McAuley Sustainability Award Carolyn Kasperski Arts Award Gerald McLaughlin Cultural Diversity Award Mariam Bacchus Heritage Award Durham Region Aboriginal Advisory Circle Urban Design Award No nominations Economic Development Award Signature Aluminum Canada Inc. Local Business Award PJ’s Pet Centre Michelle Brochu, Bruce and Susan Hampson will be presented their award as a group since they were nominated together. Page 3 of 3 Item/ Ref # Details & Discussion & Conclusion (summary of discussion) Action Items/Status (include deadline as appropriate) Environment Award Dunbarton High School Access Award for Disability Issues John McLellan Contracting Dave Sora Riviera Coiffure 3. 2015 Senior of the Year Award Marie Lynde 4. Other Business None Meeting Adjourned: 4:00 pm Copy: City Clerk