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2016 M-B Award - Peel
Maame Debrah
She coordinates the Black Community Advisory Council and also sits on committees and is actively involved with the Peel community. She has very interesting ideas about alignment between the work of the diverity councils and the allocations work-helping to advance the piorities of both to create a stronger impact within the community. She is always […]
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2016 Innovation Award - Peel
Carol Medhurst
Carol is an outside the box thinker. She has been instrumental in fundraising efforts. She also tailors her activities to get the most of each and every child participating in her programs – helping these young children blossom. Carol has been fundamental at helping to implement and carry out ideas to increase revenue, finding many […]
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2016 Innovation Award - Peel
Mona Fathieh
Mona challenges the status quo to find better ways to support people experiencing trauma. Using complex, innovative approaches, she has implemented a diverse set of techniques to provide her clients with the support they deserve. Through Mona’s work with clients who suffer from various trauma situations, she has recognized the need for after-hours services in […]
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2016 Innovation Award - Peel
Nirpal Bhangoo
Nirpal is an integral part of the innovative work being done at Punjabi Community Health Services. She personifies “above and beyond” efforts. The Adopt a Baba/Bibi Campaign was the creative idea of our staff Nirpal Bhangoo. This is the third year that we have launched this program. Nirpal works as a Case Manager working with […]
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2016 Leadership Award - Peel
Kelly Rumney
A leader by example, Kelly ensures that the team around her is always successful. She inspires others, working with various teams to build supports for the community. She leads by doing. Three years ago, we had a Life for Youth program participant volunteer at our centre. Life for Youth is a program that supports at […]
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2016 Leadership Award - Peel
Kimesha Thomas
Kimesha has gone above and beyond to enhance the inclusivity to all clients at Vita Centre. She has taken the initiative to rework the counselling program to further improve productivity, efficiency and services. Kimesha has consistently made an effort to incorporate anti-oppressive practice into her Kimesha has consistently made an effort to incorporate anti-oppressive practice […]
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2016 Dedication Award - Peel
Staceyan Sterling
Staceyan is extremely dedicated to helping people living with disabilities. She inspires clients and advocates for their support. She makes a positive difference in the lives of everyone she meets. Staceyan is extremely dedicated to our community in Mississauga and specifically the community of people living with disabilities. She takes every opportunity to meet people […]
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2016 Dedication Award - Peel
Jin Zhang
Jin has helped countless individuals in the Chinese community requiring emotional support. She has helped to minimize the stigma of mental health issues. Every day she brings hope to her clients. Jin has been the Chinese Outreach Coordinator for the past 6 years and has prioritized the importance of mental health within the Chinese community. […]
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2016 Dedication Award - Peel
Melissa Louka
Melissa is compassionate, enthusiastic and kind-hearted – she is a true friend to all young people – helping to bring them shine brightly. Thank you for everything that you do, daily. Melissa has an uncanny knack for being able to engage ‘difficult-to-engage’ youth. Whether a young person is carrying a chip on their shoulder, or […]
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2016 Innovation Award - Lower Mainland
Karin Rai
Karin was instrumental in introducing the Mental Wellness Parenting Program into the community of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows and then into various communities around the Lower Mainland including Langley, Abbotsford and Agassiz/Hope. Work is taking place to introduce the program in Tri-Cities and Surrey. Karin worked with her early ideas to improve services to parents living […]
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