CITIZEN OF THE YEAR
We know that our region is full of heroes—everyday citizens who make a big impact in the community wherever they live, work, and play. Selkirk District & Community Foundation takes great pride in celebrating a special person each year through the Citizen of the Year award.
40th Citizen of the Year
To celebrate the 40th Citizen of the Year, the Foundation is encouraging community organizations or an individual to nominate a deserving friend:
"an individual who through their own initiative, ability and effort, has made an exemplary impact in their field or the community or area, specifically within the R.M. of St. Andrews, R.M. of St. Clements, and/or the City of Selkirk."
Nomination Paper
Nominations are due on October 1st, 2025
Past Citizens of the Year
2024 - Ruth Christie
2023 - Tim Edwards
2022 - Milt Pedwell
2021 - Brett Mitchell
2020 - Michele Polinuk
2019 - Blake Burnett
2018 - Bob Hebert
2017 - Shirley Muir
2016 - Ashley Monkman
2015 - Fraser Stewart
2013 - Connie Rapko
2012 - Corrie Corrigal
2011 - René Gauthier
2010 - Bud Oliver
2009 - Olive Lillie
2008 - Eva Hawryshko
2007 - Michael Buhr
2006 - Ron Corrigal
2005 - Irene Foster
2004 - Al Hares
2003 - Bill Bodman
2002 - Rob Cox
2001 - Bob Jefferson
2000 - John Shead
1999 - Elaine Elliott
1998 - Russell Skalesky
1997 - Bill Brace
1996 - Lorraine Still
1995 - Const Tom Lowden
1994 - Jean Oliver
1993 - Larry Johnson Sr
1992 - Lloyd Davies
1991 - Russ Gourluck
1990 - Dr Ian Reid
1989 - Russ Farrell
1988 - Dr William Easton
1987 - Sharon Purvis
1986 - Jack Veitch
1985 - Eileen Cyr
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