The Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism and the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat honoured nine volunteers from Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) in a ceremony on August 21st, 2023 at Fort William Historical Park.

The Ontario Volunteer Service Award recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization. Adults are recognized by the length of time they’ve volunteered with one organization, ranging from five to 65 years of continuous service. Youth (24 years old and under) are recognized for two or more years of continuous service.
Recognized during the ceremony were three youth volunteers, Paniz Bashari, Lahama Naeem, and Kieran Cross, and six adult volunteers, Loretta Brassard (40 years), Carole McCollum (20 years), Kim Montanaro (25 years), Marilyn Parker (20 years), Barb Rickards (25 years), and Judy Surkan (25 years).

This is truly a great honour for each of these volunteers and for our Hospital. Their outstanding commitment and service to patients and families is exemplary.

Congratulations!