Jackie Ladouceur named 2023 Tay Township Citizen of the Year
For Immediate Release:
Date: May 26, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Jackie Ladouceur named 2023 Tay Township Citizen of the Year
Tay, Ontario – Congratulations to Jackie Ladouceur on being named the 2023 Tay Township Citizen of the Year! Council and staff were able to celebrate Jackie at the Regular Council Meeting on Wednesday May 24, 2023.
“Jackie is the true definition of a volunteer, her willingness to give her time to so many different activities and fundraisers in our community is what being a volunteer is all about. We are so grateful to have volunteers who go above and beyond like Jackie in our community,” said Mayor Ted Walker.
A lifelong resident of Port McNicoll, Ladouceur was described by her nominator as a person committed to making her community a better place to live, combined with her positive attitude and infectious energy she is a volunteer that keeps on going. Ladouceur is a committed volunteer at the Paul Spencer Memorial Soapbox Derby, providing treats and drinks for both drivers and fans. She has volunteered with the Port McNicoll Recreation Committee assisting with the Easter Egg Hunt, youth dances and BBQ fundraisers. She is an active member of the Out of the Cold Program, participated and assisted in the Paraplegic Wheelchair Races and the MS Walk, which both raise funds for research, and has organized the Royal LePage Coat Drive for the Guest House Shelter, and the Royal LePage Pet Project in support of Huronia Transition Homes.
On behalf of all of us at Tay Township congratulations Jackie on this well-deserved award.
Nominations for the Citizen of the Year were accepted in March 2023. To be nominated a person must be a resident of Tay Township and have made contributions to better the community in at least one of the following areas: arts/literature; community service/volunteerism; education; environment/science; fitness/recreation/sport; humanitarian activities; keeping history alive; past and current contributions to the community; community commitment and support.
Tay Township is committed to delivering responsive and cost-effective municipal services and infrastructure that provide for the long-term economic, social and environmental well-being of its residents and community.
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Contacts:
Elizabeth Smith
Manager of Communications and Technology
Phone: 705-534-7248 x264
Email: esmith@tay.ca
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