Left to right: Mark and Leslie Lyons, Chantal Brousseau, Ghislaine Côté, Rotary Club of North Bay, Maddie Sexton (Bryan Eade partner), Peggy Morrison, Leo DeloydeThe Rotary Club of North Bay held their Unsung Hero Service Award evening on November 25th, to honour five deserving individuals, nominated by community members, who recognized needs in the community and set out to address them through dedication and caring. They exemplify Rotary’s motto “Service Above Self”. One of our nominator’s said it best: “Heroes don’t always seek recognition, yet their efforts ripple through our community, creating lasting change for those who need it most.”
The recipients were Peggy Morrison for her long-standing work and leadership with the Open Arms Café, Leo Deloyde for his invaluable volunteerism with the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, Mark and Leslie Lyons for their unwavering commitment to supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and their families, and Bryan Eade (posthumous) for his advocacy work for the marginalized and homeless.
In addition to the Unsung Hero Service Award, recipients were presented with a Paul Harris Fellow, which is the highest recognition a Rotary Club can bestow on an individual.
Read about the recipients HERE.