Petrolia Mayor R. Brad Loosley hosted over 100 volunteers at an appreciation dinner on Wednesday to celebrate their accomplishments.
Service Club members, Town Committees, Victoria Playhouse Petrolia volunteers, and many other groups were recognized at the annual event.
"It is an honour to recognize the volunteers for the Town of Petrolia each year," the mayor said. "We are very fortunate to have so many people that are very giving of their time and expertise to make Petrolia an awesome community."
The event concluded with Mayor Loosely awarding the Volunteer of the Year Awards.
Volunteer of the Year for 2022 went to Heidi Soudant, whose volunteerism includes:
Petrolia Community Refrigerator
Rotary Club of Petrolia
Community Partner for events, activities, and donor to several groups and organizations
There were two awards handed out for Volunteer of the Year for 2023.
The first went a couple, Stuart and Cindy Sharp, who participate with a number of organizations including:
Petrolia Christmas Planter Decorators
Santa Parade Float Decorators
Former Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee Members
Key members of Christ Anglican Church – home tours, maintenance, board members and helpers
Assists with the Petrolia Preschool
The final award went to Ginny Williams, she spends her time with a number of groups as:
Member of Royal Canadian Legion Br. 216
Secretary for Legion and Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Kitchen Co-ordinator
Member of I.O.D.E.
Vice President of the C.E.E. Hospital Auxiliary
Previous manager of the C.E.E. Gift Shop, current volunteer
Volunteer for Hospice
As well as the night out on the town, each honouree was given a framed certificate from the mayor and a bouquet of flowers.
