Peachland, B.C. – Mayor and Council announced the winners of the annual Spirit of Peachland Awards on Friday, May 5, celebrating citizens for outstanding achievements in 2024.
“Peachland thrives because of the dedication, kindness and hard work of its citizens, with many dedicating hundreds of volunteer hours each year to making it a better place,” said Mayor Patrick Van Minsel. “The Spirit of Peachland awards recognize those who go above and beyond to make our community as marvelous as it is. Thank you to all our nominees and congratulations to our award recipients.”
2024 AWARDS RECIPIENTS:
Citizen of the Year
- Paula McLaughlin – A driving force for arts and culture in the community, vice president of the Peachland Community Art Council.
Youth Citizen of the Year
- Hailey Craig – Firefighter with Peachland Fire & Rescue.
Lifetime Service
- Vince Boyko – 15+ volunteer years of service
- Sherry Kendrick - 15+ volunteer years of service
- Syd Kendrick - 15+ volunteer years of service
- John Humphries – 38+ volunteer years of service
Unsung Hero
- Kim McFadden – For her work with the Peachland Wellness Centre.
Excellence in Arts and Culture
- Linda Schneider – A long-time volunteer with the Peachland Fall Fair.
Excellence in Volunteerism
- Amelia Holly-Anthony – A volunteer with the Peachland Ambassadors.
Excellence in Community Spirit
- Kim Potts – A long-time volunteer with the Peachland Wellness Centre.
Excellence in Sports and Recreation
- Mark Wilson, Tristin Ahern, and Martin DesLauriers, volunteers with the Peachland Soccer program.
Mayor's Award of Merit
- Peachland Seniors’ Support Society – Many years of volunteer hours spent to realize the vision of independent housing for seniors in Peachland.
Councillors’ Award of Merit
- Peter Schierbeck – Long-time volunteer and former councillor.
The District of Peachland’s Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards are supported by The Blind Angler Grill, the Peachland Lions Club, the Peachland Ambassadors, Jean Saul, KCL Photography, Vince Boyko and Grant Eisworth and Hainle Winery.