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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:
2022 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Leisure and Recreation
- Jaden Hanson
- Allison Maxwell
Customer Service
- Lindsay Zylstra
Volunteer
- Marissa Stalman
- Wally Temple
Community Champions
- Holly Morton
- Barbara Morgan
View 2022 Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows MACAI Awards Video HERE
2021 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Leisure and Recreation
- Jaden Hanson
- Allison Maxwell
Customer Service
- Lindsay Zylstra
Volunteer
- Marissa Stalman
- Wally Temple
Community Champions
- Holly Morton
- Barbara Morgan
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
View 2020 Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows MACAI Awards Video HERE
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
2015 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Leisure and Recreation
- Centred Within Yoga
- Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living – Vicuna Art Studio
Customer Service
- Pitt Meadows Physiotherapist Clinic
Volunteer and Employment
- Life After School Transition Committee
Community Champion
- Margaret F
- Christina M
- Michael C
- Meadow Ridge Rotary Club
- Haney Rotary Club
2014 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal/Architectural Access
- Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Leisure and Recreation
- Tetra Society of North America, Vancouver Chapter
Customer service
- Bread ‘n’ Buns Factory
Volunteer Employment
- Tim Hortons (230th and Dewdney Trunk Rd.)
- Stepping Blocks Children Centre
Community Champion
- James Cameron School
2013 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal/Architectural Access
- North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
- Fraternal Order of Eagles
Leisure and Recreation Access
- Ridge Canoe and Kayak Club
- Sapphire Island Yoga
- Eric Langston PAC
Customer Service
- Bellavita Restaurant
- Bell Irving Fish Hatchery
Community Champion
- Tori Brack
- Summer Brack
2012 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal/Architectural Access
- Hollywood 3 Cinemas
- Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows - Park Department
Leisure and Recreation Access
- Emerald Pig Productions
- Fitness Edge
- Debbie Bacso - Fitness Instructor
Customer Service
- Great Clips
- Shoppers Drug Mart
Volunteer Employment/Access
- Ho (Justin) Young Lee
- Joannie Raddysh
- Ursula Hielscher
Community Champion
- Greg Turbull
2011 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal/ Architectural Access
- Pitt Meadows Seniors Centre
Leisure and Recreation Access
- Pitt Meadows Paddling Club
Customer Service
- Roast Bistro
- Dollar Giant
Volunteer Access
- Canoe Kayak BC
2010 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal/ Architectural Access
- Roast Bistro Café and Grill
Leisure and Recreation Access
- Maple Ridge - Pitt Meadows Arts Council
- Pitt Meadows Elementary School
Customer Service
- Halu Sushi
- Fields Stores
- Kitchen on the Ridge
- Haney Dragon
Volunteer Access
- North Fraser Therapeutic Riding Association
2009 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal/ Architectural Access
- Jersey Joe’s
Leisure & Recreation
- 2009 Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Disability Games Board
- Happy Heart FItness
Customer Service
- Maple Ridge Vitamin Centre
- Sagres Restaurant
Employment/ Volunteer Access
- Rick Hansen Wheels in Motion – Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Community Team