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Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Once a year, for the past seventeen years, MACAI has asked the people of our communities to identify and nominate businesses, organizations and individuals that have made a difference specifically in the lives of the individuals living with diverse abilities. Explore the tabs below for our exemplary recipients:
2020 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal / Architectural Access
- Maple Ridge Library
Leisure and Recreation
- Greg Moore Youth Centre
Customer Service
- Chartwell Willow Manor
- Brij Raj Purchit
Volunteer
- Brody Moore
Educator
- Jennifer Boone
Community Champions
- Petra Kion
- Maria Kovacs
2019 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal / Architectural Access
- The Volunteers of the Intergenerational Garden – Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and Katzie Senior Network
- Vancity
- Shawn Ellison – Community Member
- Patrick Hughes – Community Advocate
- Annette Morgan – Community Advocate
- Kristi Morrison – Community Advocate
Leisure and Recreation
- CEED Centre Society
Customer Service
- Randy MacKirdy – Employee with London Drugs
- Peter J. – Service Representative with Telus
- Kurt Eslinger – Manager with Canadian Tire
Volunteer
- Joys Sooley – Volunteer Coordinator with Ridge Meadows Seniors Society
Employment
- Bernadette Travares – Employment Support Staff
Educator
- Julie Brown, Chelsea Hordichuck and Jessica Apedail – Occupational Therapists with School District 42
- Renuka Preocanin – Physiotherapist with School District 42
- Dementia Friendly Community Task Group
- Carissa Keenan – Teacher with School District 42
- Dr Bryson Chow – Chiropractor and Owner of Kinectiv Sport and Health
Community Champion
- Debi Pearce – Community Member
2018 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal / Architectural Access
- Pitt Meadows Arena - Nustadia
Leisure and Recreation
- Bev Schmahmann – Ridge Meadows Seniors Society
- Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Customer Service
- Linda Begg – Dollar Tree Store
- Jeanne Greene – Sales Representative with Reitman’s Clothing store
- Phil Brian, Town Square Cobbler
- Heather Treleaven, Coordinator Seniors Network
Employment
- Discovery Daycare Staff
- Tanya Baulne, Starbucks, Pitt Meadows
Education
- Elena Di Giovanni, District helping Teacher, Learning Services Department, School District 42
Financial
- The Salvation Army
- Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
- Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Kidsport Chapter
2017 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal / Architectural Access
- Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears
- Sunwood Retirement Residence
Leisure and Recreation
- Jessica Apedaile and Renuka Precanin, Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre
Customer Service
- Paula Balascak, Save on Foods
- Kathy Lane, Canadian Tire
- Reitmans Clothing Store staff
Volunteer and Employment
- Samantha Ryder, Fresh Ideas & Solutions
- Gail Finnson, Ridge Meadows Community Living
Citizen Champions
- Norm Seifried
2016 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Leisure and Recreation
- Maple Ridge Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary
Volunteer AND Employment
- Work BC - Employment Ready Transition Program
Citizen Champions
- Laurie M - School District 42
- Lorie O - Community Member
- Carly F - Constituency Assistant
- Age Friendly Initiative - Member at Large Steering Committee (Sheila P, Bernice R, Bob F, Carole G, Fran P)
Community recognition
- Kevin P - Advocate