(Renfrew, Ontario) –
Renfrew Mayor Tom Sidney says, “Renfrew is very fortunate to have a lot of generous people
that give their time, but one in particular recently has been recognized by the Governor General
of Canada.”
At the RCAF Wing in Renfrew on Thursday, September 21 st , 2023, Mayor Sidney presented
Grant Lavallee with the Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
Sidney adds, “It was important to have Grant attend a Council meeting to be recognized and
thanked for the thousands of hours of volunteering and athletes he’s helped.”
Grant Lavallee and members of his family were invited to the Town Council meeting on
Tuesday, September 27 th , 2023, where he was presented with a scroll of appreciation and
recognition for his efforts and contributions.
The Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers recognizes the exceptional volunteer
achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to
the dedication and commitment of volunteers. Nominations can be submitted online and to be
eligible for the award, volunteers need to have made significant, sustained, and unpaid
contributions to their community in Canada or abroad.