The Rainbow Youth Theatre was named 2016 Local Hero – Arts Advocate for the work done introducing children to the arts, and in particular, theatre. Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography.
In a community as artistically vibrant as the Comox Valley, coming up with one specific Local Hero in the Arts Advocate category was a chore.
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Bob Scales was the recipient of the 2016 Local Hero – Service Organization Volunteer award.
Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography
The name Bob Scales has become synonymous with volunteerism in the comox Valley.
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Dr. Christopher Becir was named the 2016 Local Hero – Community Builder.
Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography
Those who know him, describe Dr. Christopher Becir as having a warm and genuine demeanour, and note it’s seldom to find a dentist who makes you look forward to appointments.
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Peter park won the 2016 Local Hero Coach Award for his many years of work in the community. Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography
Passing along his passion for sports to young athletes makes Peter Parke a great choice for top coach in the Comox Valley….
Trish McPhail won the 2016 Local Hero – Above and Beyond award for her work improving the healthy food choices at the Queneesh Breakfast and Lunch Club program.
Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography
As PAC treasurer at Queneesh Elementary School (where her three children attend), this year she saw a need to improve the Breakfast and Lunch Club program, and fulfilled the need.
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Ryan Thorburn won the 2016 Local Hero – Emergency Services award.for his work in the Comox Valley and internationally.
Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography
Ryan Thorburn’s career has taken him across the world to Tokyo and south to Haiti and Mexico.
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Brooklyn elementary teacher Maureen Wagner was named the 2016 Local Hero – Education Award winnerPhoto by Karen McKinnon Photography
Being named the Comox Valley’s top educator was a pleasant surprise for Maureen Wagner. But it is not the only honour she has received recently.
On May 12 she was in Ottawa to accept a Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
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Ethan Ashley-Cheetham’s many hours volunteeering at The Views were worthy of him being named the 2016 Local Hero – Youth Volunteer.
Photo by Karen McKinnon Photography
Ethan Ashley-Cheetham started volunteering at The Views when he finished Grade 8 at Isfeld Secondary. Three years and 150 volunteer hours later, he continues to spend an hour-and-a-half each week at the seniors’ care facility at St. Joseph’s Hospital….
Local Hero, Courage and Bravery – Andrew Payne. Photo by McKinnon Photography
The unthinkable might have happened had Andrew Payne not been in the right place at the right time.
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Chantal Stefan was awarded the 2016 Local Hero – Hero of the Year Award for her work with the Everybody Deserves a Smile Project. Photo By McKinnon Photography.
Chantal Stefan did not create the EDAS project for the accolades. She did it because she cares. It’s what makes her such a special person….