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M P nam es aw ardwinners by Nathan Howes Oakville Beaver Staff 11 |Thursday July 6, 2017 | OAKVILLE BEAVER |www.lnsldehalton.com In addition to Canada' s 150th birthday last weekend, a group of Oakville residents were celebrated for their contributions to the community and country. Recipients of the Canada Sesquicentennial Award were named and presented by Oakville MP John Oliver at the Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park Saturday, July 1, as part of the Canada Day and Canada 150 celebrations. The awards were created to acknowledge and thank those who, through their actions, promoted inclusivity and celebrated diversity, worked to improve the environment and/ or who championed justice, equality and democratic stewardship. As well, they were honoured for making contributions that have, or are currently, making Oakville and Canada, a happier, healthier and stronger place to live. The winners, 21 in total, received a sesquicentennial pin, a special keepsake that combines the emblem created for the commemoration of Canada' s birthday with a small piece of history from the Parliament building - the original copper that covered the roofs (centre block) from 1918 to 1996. Natural weathering of the Parliament copper over 80 years produced its green colour. "I can truly say that Oakville is blessed with some amazing individuals," said Oliver, in a media release. "We have people who have dedicated their lives to the betterment of others, whether that has been a lifetime commitment to charitable organizations and work, volunteering their time and talents to help those in need or to simply put a smile on the faces of those around them." The Sesquicentennial Award recipients are: Bill Allison Allison has impacted many people' s lives through his involvement in the Oakville Lions Club, Trillium foundation, Halton Multicultural Council and others. Some of his recent achievements include spearheading a 25,000 donation to the Oakville hospital and organizing the 80th anniversary gala for the Lions club. Allison mentors, advises, helps with speech writing and teaches conflict resolution. Leanne Bishop Oakville MP John Oliver on Canada Day with recipients of the Sesquicentennial Award. | submitted photo Since she was five, Bishop has been volunteering at the local food bank and also helps children around the globe with her volunteer efforts through Girl Guides of Canada and the Duke of Edinburgh' s Award program. Bishop has mentored younger girls for several years, as well as through Girl Guides, and was a junior leader for a Brownie unit. see Environmentalists on p.25 W h a t Is Y o u r " O h " ? F o u n d a tio n O ffe r! W ith J o in T h e T h is U n iq u e C re a te Y o u r " O h " w ith M a tc h in g $ G ift o f u p to a 5 ,0 0 0 ! L im ite d O ffe r! T im e ! . L im ite d oakville m il t o n foundation Learn more - theocf.org/giving 905-844-3562 community 238 Main Street, East · 9 0 5 . 8 7 8 . 4 6 0 6 M is s is s a u g a 2 1 5 0 Burnhamthorpe Road · 9 0 5 .5 4 2 .0 4 8 1 H O U R S : M o n d a y - W e d n e s d a y 1 0 a m - 6 p m T h u r s d a y - F r id a y 1 0 a m - 8 p m * S a tu r d a y 9 a m - 6 p m · S u n d a y 1 1 a m - 5 p m