HONOURING EXEMPLARY KAMLOOPSIANS

Nine Kamloops residents were honoured recently with Exemplary Service Awards, handed out to those who have dedicated their time and service to the city.

The recipients include:

• Brian Ross has donated countless volunteer hours to coaching and legal expertise to various groups.

• Cassie McNutt is the only candidate to be honoured in the under-30 age group. McNutt has spent plenty of time rais- ing money for the Kamloops Hospice Association and collecting donations of items for those in need.

• Cindy Logan volunteers locally and abroad and spearheads the volunteer committee for the annual Developing World Connections golf tournament, which raises money for critical infrastructure in developing nations.

• Deanna Hurtsfield volunteers for many causes and has been involved in coordinating a book club and promoting attendance at Western

Canadian Theatre for Secular Homeschoolers of Kamloops.

• Dominique Baird has advocated for those with disabilities and, in 2019, was recipient of the Y Peace Medal.

• George Campbell dedicates his time to myriad causes, including Kamloops Rotary Club, Camp Grafton and Scouts Canada.

• Lyn Arikado is best known for volunteering as the city’s emergency support services director in 2008.

• Robert Gill is a leader in the taekwon-do community and has dedicated the last 50 years to the teachings of the sport.

• Roger Parkes has worked alongside People in Motion for the Kiwanis Club and supported the Christmas Amalgamated Toy Run, Bailey’s Pub meat draws, and various 50/50 fundraisers. For more information on the background of each recipient, go online to kamloopsthisweek. com and read the story under the Community tab.

To view a list of past recipients, visit the Exemplary Service Award page on the city’s website at kamloops.ca.