Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Award recipients announced
Fleming College is recognizing two individuals for their outstanding commitment to volunteerism with the Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards.
Community organizer and volunteer Kathi Curtin-Williams of Peterborough will receive the external award while Linda Humphries, Fleming’s Director of Purchasing, will receive the internal award. The awards will be presented at a recognition lunch on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Kathi Curtin-Williams is a long-time community activist and volunteer, who devotes her time to various non-profit organizations including Our Space, the United Way, Youth Unlimited, and the Youth Emergency Shelter.
A Fleming alumna, Curtin-Williams is a founder of the Peterborough Pet Food Bank and The Living Room, a youth drop-in centre. She has also volunteered with the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Alzheimer Association, Catholic Women’s League, Peterborough Food Action Network, Community Meals and the Peterborough Poverty Coalition.
Described as compassionate, cheerful and motivated, her nomination stated that she has an exceptional ability to involve others, and is known and respected for getting things done.
Linda Humphries has demonstrated extensive community service and volunteer involvement in many areas such as fundraising for healthcare, providing leadership for education, championing environmental causes and supporting community needs.
Humphries’ volunteer and community service contributions are extensive and span a 25 year period. She has been a board member of the Canadian Canoe Museum, has served as a workplace Way Campaign Chair, and has been a canvasser for several years for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Other organizations and events she has volunteered with include: Peterborough Festival of Trees, Extendicare, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Peterborough Junior Field Naturalists, Junior Achievement, and Hospice Peterborough.
Her nomination stated that Linda has long recognized the important role of local charities and community organizations who work hard to improve the lives of others.
About the Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards
The Brian L. Desbiens Community Service Awards were created to recognize citizens who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to, and concern for, their community, country or beyond. Within volunteer work and through their career these candidates have exceeded expectations, putting their ideas and skills to practical use for the benefit of others. One award is given to an employee of the college while another is awarded externally, to a citizen of the communities the college serves.
About Fleming College
Located in the heart of Central Ontario, Fleming College has campus locations in Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton. Named for famous Canadian inventor and engineer Sir Sandford Fleming, the college features more than 100 full-time programs in Arts and Heritage, Business, Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, General Arts and Science, Health and Wellness, Justice and Community Development, Skilled Trades and Technology, and Continuing Education. Fleming College has more than 5,800 full-time and 10,000 part-time students, and 68,000 alumni.
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