2011
WOODCOCK, Don
Born in Minnedosa, Manitoba his early years revolved around Rosebank, his grandfather's farm. It was during this period that he formed his great love of the outdoors, respect for all living things and a deep commitment to the preservation of the environment. His nature column, Timber Doodles, appeared in the Ottawa Journal for a decade and was followed with articles in various magazines. His writing and photography received national awards and he had many fans. He worked on numerous environmental preservation efforts and was a founding member of the Comox Valley Environmental Council. He was recognized for his work to preserve fish habitat and participated in many other similar endeavours in each of the areas where he lived. Don was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Courtenay, Comox Valley Environmental Council and Comox Valley Natural History Society.
DIMOCK, Art
Friends of Tod Creek Watershed 2000-11 (founding member) - Peninsula Streams Society 2002-2011 -Shorekeepers 2010-11 - BC Lake Stewardship Society -
Saanich Environmental Award for Long-term Environmental Achievement in 2001
Art spent his younger years around Smithers then later attended UBC where he earned a degree in civil engineering in 1946. He joined the Dept of Highways where he served in various capacities until his retirement in 1987. He met and married Mary in Vernon before being transferred to Victoria in 1961. Art was a cub scout leader for many years in Victoria and a very prominent member of the Prospect Lake Community Assoc. He was also involved with the B.C. Lake Stewardship.
NICELL, Mike
Coho Festival
Mike was born on January 30, 1934 in Dublin, Ireland, immigrated to Canada in 1954, and arrived in Vancouver in 1957.
RICHARDSON, Albert
Byrne Creek Streamkeepers.
Bert worked at Dairyland for 38 years before retiring to pursue his favorite pastimes. He was always on the go and enjoyed gardening, being a handyman, playing pool, hiking and skiing. Bert also enjoyed being a member of the Byrne Creek Streamkeepers.
WALKER, Norm
Founding Member, Spanish Bank Streamkeepers
