Award Year: 2004

Bob Scott launched Scott’s Family Gardeners to provide employment for ex-addicts and parolees in the Prince George area. Bob was instrumental in establishing the Drug Awareness and Recovery Team Society that offers services and assistance to help recovering addicts integrate as full participants in the community.

For over 40 years Dr. Anthony Kenyon has provided first-rate medical services to Fort Nelson. He helped establish the first Emergency Medical Response team in the region, increasing remote survival rates. Through scholarships, instruction and residency training Dr. Kenyon works to develop and stabilize the northern medical system.

As a renowned piper and bandleader for over 25 years, Jack Lee is sought after as a performer, lecturer and teacher throughout the world. As a valuable ambassador for Surrey and BC, Jack’s Pipe bands and individual students have won numerous awards and accolades.

Iain MacKay has been a leader and member of the BC Cancer Foundation during its busiest time in its history. With Iain’s strong leadership, the Foundation has seen a dramatic increase in funds available for cancer research and resources for patients throughout Vancouver and BC.

For over 35 years Anne Martin has contributed widely to the development of enhanced services and programs for Prince George. Anne’s vast efforts as a leader and ambassador have affected numerous organizations related to child development, health, arts, culture and civic improvement.

Brian Northup has spent 23 years as town Councilor, Mayor and humanitarian in his community of Smithers. His honest, compassionate leadership produced many municipal improvements. Brian has also volunteered with the North BC Winter Games, the Bulkley Valley 2010 Olympic Opportunity Committee and the Regional District Hospital Board.

As the Principal of Elphinstone Secondary School, Deborah Palmer has created an environment that encourages respect and fairness for all staff and students. Deborah has initiated programs to build leadership skills, produce collaborative solutions and ultimately strengthen the ties between the youth and community of Gibsons.

Bud Sakamoto is a founding member of the Steveston Historical Society which spearheaded the creation of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society. Due to Bud’s dedication the Cannery is now a historical site attracting 30,000 people annually, ensuring BC’s rich fishing heritage is preserved for future generations.

Barry Scott is the Principal and Director of Maynards Industries Ltd. For over 20 years Barry has used his auctioneer skills to help raise millions of dollars for hundreds of Vancouver’s arts, culture, health and education organizations.

As president in 2003 of the Penticton and District Multi-Cultural Society Lakhvinder Jhaj was instrumental in the declaration of National Multicultural Week and spearheaded the 2003 Multicultural Festival in Penticton. Lakhvinder piloted a forum entitled “Clash of Cultures” addressing inter-generational conflict within Indo-Canadian families and, as well, was involved in the Harvest Outreach Program.