At the Annual General Meeting that took place on September 30th, 2011, March of Dimes honoured several individuals and corporations who are endeavoring to enhance the lives of people living with physical disabilities.
Back row (L to R): Elizabeth Greville, Andria Spindel, Marilyn Daley, Matt Staples, Joan Hobbs, Teena Tomlinson, David Summers, Cameron Whale, Chris Burbidge, Naz Husain, Diana Simpson, Zora Jackson
Front row (L to R): Anthony Ramuschak, Pauline Montigny, Christine Karcza, Rachele Dove, David Shannon
Award of Merit for Barrier-Free Design
Awarded to an owner(s) of a building or facility that has been designed or renovated with special regard to accessibility for persons with a disability.
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA, Mississauga, Ontario
Jeannette Shannon Post-Polio Program Volunteer Award
Awarded to that rare individual whose involvement in the Post-Polio Program best replicates Jeannette’s extraordinary legacy.
PAULINE MONTIGNY, North Bay, Ontario
Judge George Ferguson Award
Awarded to an organization or individual contributing in an outstanding way to enabling “equality and full participation” for people with disabilities.
TEENA TOMLINSON, Ottawa, Ontario
Rick Hansen Award of Excellence
Awarded to an individual who has demonstrated the dedication and commitment exemplified by Rick Hansen, achieving international recognition in aiding adults with physical disabilities.
DAVID SHANNON, OOnt, OC, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Vocational Rehabilitation Award
Awarded to an organization that made an outstanding contribution to the vocational rehabilitation and employment of adults with physical disabilities.
McDONALD’S, St. Catharines, Ontario