Once a year, for the past fifteen years, MACAI has asked the people of our communities to identify and nominate businesses, organizations and individuals that have made a difference in our community, specifically in the lives of the individuals living with diverse abilities. The following individuals and organizations are our 2018 recipients:
2018 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal / Architectural Access
- Pitt Meadows Arena - Nustadia
Leisure and Recreation
- Bev Schmahmann – Ridge Meadows Seniors Society
- Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre
Customer Service
- Linda Begg – Dollar Tree Store
- Jeanne Greene – Sales Representative with Reitman’s Clothing store
- Phil Brian, Town Square Cobbler
- Heather Treleaven, Coordinator Seniors Network
Employment
- Discovery Daycare Staff
- Tanya Baulne, Starbucks, Pitt Meadows
Education
- Elena Di Giovanni, District helping Teacher, Learning Services Department, School District 42
Financial
- The Salvation Army
- Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program
- Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Kidsport Chapter
2017 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Universal / Architectural Access
- Kiwanis Club of Golden Ears
- Sunwood Retirement Residence
Leisure and Recreation
- Jessica Apedaile and Renuka Precanin, Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre
Customer Service
- Paula Balascak, Save on Foods
- Kathy Lane, Canadian Tire
- Reitmans Clothing Store staff
Volunteer and Employment
- Samantha Ryder, Fresh Ideas & Solutions
- Gail Finnson, Ridge Meadows Community Living
Citizen Champions
2016 Accessibility & Inclusiveness Award Winners
Leisure and Recreation
- Maple Ridge Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary
Volunteer AND Employment
- Work BC - Employment Ready Transition Program
Citizen Champions
- Laurie M - School District 42
- Lorie O - Community Member
- Carly F - Constituency Assistant
- Age Friendly Initiative - Member at Large Steering Committee (Sheila P, Bernice R, Bob F, Carole G, Fran P)
Community recognition