Gerald Johnston

For over 40 years, known as a ‘one man recreation department’
though his baseball and floor hockey programs
(Halifax Super Tiger Cats)
Serving all the youth of Halifax North End.

Viola and Jack Desmond

Commemorating Viola and Jack Desmond as business pioneers on
Gottingen street in the businesses of Vi’s Place Hair Salon and Jack’s
Barber shop respectively.

Mel Boutilier

Honoring his outstanding community service to the people of North End
Halifax and the greater community
(Parker Street Food and Furniture)

Graham Downey

For his outstanding service as both a civil servant and community leader
as well as his social development work with numerous citizens in North
End Halifax

Vincent Jones

Honoring Vincent Jones for his work as an “educator” , recognizing his
outstanding contribution in areas of crime prevention and youth work in
the North End of Halifax

Tom Christmas and Don Awalt

Two elders that have served the North End community for numerous
years and have worked collaboratively by sharing their wisdom and
knowledge through great mentorship

Alvena Cain

An educator
Role model
Trail Blazer

Recognizing her for her entrepreneurship and
Prison ministry work and endless volunteerism

Oweda Downey

In memory of Oweda Downey for her outstanding community work and
volunteerism. She will forever be remembered for her prison ministry work
and her commitment in being a community liaison

Raymond Taavel

A community member who exhibited great courage in the face of
adversity who will forever be remembered.

Abby Bryant

In memory of Abby Bryant whose enthusiasm and spirit made Halifax a
better place.

Inspiring
Strong
Loving
Positive
Creative