The Winnipeg 150 Medal Program is awarding 150 medals to deserving city residents. (CITY OF WINNIPEG / FACEBOOK)
WINNIPEG — A handful of city residents are being recognized for their community contributions by receiving Winnipeg 150 Medals.
A total of 150 medals will be handed out in ceremonies across Winnipeg over the next three weeks, with eight being distributed in each of the city’s 15 Wards, and another 30 being distributed by Mayor Scott Gillingham.
In addition to receiving a specially designed Winnipeg 150 medal, recipients will also have a tree planted in their name in a city park.
“As we celebrate Winnipeg’s 150th anniversary, it’s important to honour the residents who have made exceptional contributions to our community,” said Gillingham, in a statement.
“These recipients represent what makes Winnipeg special – people who give their time and energy to build a better future for all of us. I’m proud to recognize their efforts, and look forward to personally presenting some of these medals as we continue to mark this milestone year together.”
Among the recipients are:
- Veteran sports broadcaster Scott Oake
- Parkinson’s advocate and speaker Tim Hague Sr.
- Olympic soccer gold medallist Desiree Scott
- Mental health advocate Stacia Franz, founder of the Check on the Strong Ones campaign
- Author and Candace House co-founder Wilma Derksen
- David Northcott, who led Winnipeg Harvest for more than 30 years
- Mary Agnes Welch, principal with Probe Research and former journalist
- Businessman and philanthropist Abdo (Albert) El Tassi
- 92.1 CITI morning co-host and veteran broadcaster Joe Aiello
- Lily Medynska and Josh Goossen, who run the popular @wpgeats Instagram account
Nearly 600 nominations were received. A complete list of recipients is available online.
