December 19, 2013
Supporting Strong and Vibrant Communities
Municipal Leaders Presented with Long Service Awards
Municipal leaders make a tremendous contribution to the development of strong communities across Newfoundland and Labrador. Through their vision and drive, residents have access to improved services and facilities which make communities better places to live and raise families. The Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, through the Long Service Awards, recognizes significant milestones in community service. This year’s ceremony was held during the Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador Convention.
“I would like to thank all of our municipal leaders across the province
for the important role they play in enhancing their communities each and
every day. As I learned from my time in municipal politics, offering your
time as a councillor is both a demanding and rewarding experience. These
awards recognize significant contributions to municipal governance, and I
commend these award winners for their diligent service.”
- The Honourable Steve Kent, Minister of Municipal and Intergovernmental
Affairs
Since the launch of the awards program 1983, the Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs, on behalf of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, has presented long service awards to mayors, deputy mayors and councillors in recognition of their contributions to both their individual communities and to municipal government in the province.
Long service awards for 54 individuals were presented at this year’s annual awards banquet. A full list of award recipients is included in the attached backgrounder. Two individuals reached the 35-year milestone - Calvin Samms from the Town of Howley and Bertha Genge from the Town of Flower’s Cove. They were acknowledged during the event for their longstanding service to residents in their respective communities.
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is committed to supporting important social programs, strong communities and the health and well-being of children, families and seniors.
QUICK FACTS
- The Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs presents annual long service awards to recognize the significant commitment of councillors across the province,
- For 2013, 54 individuals received awards in the 20, 25, 30 and 35 year categories.
- The Provincial Government is committed to supporting municipal councils in their efforts to build strong and sustainable communities for residents.
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Media contact:
Hugh Donnan
Director of Communications
Department of Municipal and Intergovernmental Affairs
709-729-1983, 725-6511
hughdonnan@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
2013 Long Service Award Winners (20-35 Year Categories)
20 Years
| Recipient | Community |
| Glenn Arnold | Sandringham |
| Laura Aylward | Stephenville |
| Deborah Barney | L'anse au Loup |
| Garry Bendell | Clarke's Beach |
| Howard Bennett | Beachside |
| Kevin Bishop | Gaskiers-Point La Haye |
| Arthur Burke | Victoria |
| Christine Burry | Cupids |
| Walter Butt | Pouch Cove |
| Darlene Clouter | Port Blandford |
| Brenda Critchley | Sandingham |
| Ronald Deluney | Humber Arm South |
| Joseph Dillon | St. Mary's |
| Cynthia Downey | Stephenville Crossing |
| Claude Elliott | Gander |
| James Farrell | Wabush |
| Wayde Gibbons | Lumsden |
| Dan Greene | Placentia |
| Gerald Greenland | Bay Roberts |
| Deanna Gail Hancock | Northern Arm |
| Newman Harris | Summerford |
| Oliver Hynes | Twillingate |
| Kenneth Marche | Meadows |
| Roddy Paul | Ferryland |
| Rita Pennell | Trepassey |
| Geoffrey Penney | Port Hope Simpson |
| Deborah Quilty | Paradise |
| Seymour Quinlan | Birchy Bay |
| James Samson | Peterview |
| William Seymour | Bay Roberts |
| R. Aneitha Sheaves | Channel-Port aux Basques |
| Sam Slade | Carbonear |
| Valentine Slaney | Upper Island Cove |
| Jim Snow | Lewisporte |
| Cecil J. Stein | Stephenville |
| Roland Taylor | Port Rexton |
| Roy Temple | Humber Arm South |
| James R. Warren | Happy Adventure |
| Ted Watkins | Cottlesville |
| Roger Wight | Meadows |
| William Woodman | Placentia |
| Brazil Daley | Arnold’s Cove |
25 Years
| Recipient | Community |
| William Broderick | St. Brendan's |
| Garry Butt | Salmon Cove |
| Ross Coombs | Beachside |
| Jean Kelly | Howley |
| Alvin F. Piercey | Port Rexton |
| Sterling Willis | Paradise |
| Dennis Simms | Appleton |
| William Dumaresq | L’Anse au Clair |
30 Years
| Recipient | Community |
| Mary Hackett | English Harbour East |
| Gary Keating | Long Harbour - Mount Arlington Heights |
35 Years
| Recipient | Community |
| Bertha Genge | Flower's Cove |
| Calvin Samms | Howley |
2013 12 19 1:35 p.m.