Frontline Workers named

2020 CJKL Citizens of the Year

 

CJKL FM is honouring local frontline workers with the 2020 CJKL Citizen of the Year Award.

 

2020 has highlighted the essential role of frontline workers. While many people were provided an opportunity to work from home, local doctors, nurses, personal support workers and other healthcare workers put their own health at risk to provide essential in-person services.

 

Before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of grocery store clerks had never been fully appreciated. This past year, those clerks, emergency services workers, teachers, food bank volunteers, social assistance support agencies and other frontline staff made an extraordinary contribution to our community by continuing to provide essential services.

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As 2021 begins, CJKL FM salutes the ongoing efforts of local frontline workers and encourages the community to follow safety protocols to protect the health and well-being of people providing essential services and those most vulnerable.

 

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CJKL Citizen of the Year Award Recipients:

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For improving the quality of life for the people of Kirkland Lake

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2020: Frontline Workers

2019: Kirkland Lake 100th Anniversary Committee

2018: Kirkland Lake Gold

2017: Lorraine Kiely

2016: Kirkland Lake Swampdonkeys Basketball

2015: Kirkland Lake Festivals Committee Volunteers
2014: Kirkland Lake Rotary Club
2013: KL Gold Miners Jr A Hockey Club
2012: Ministry of Natural Resources

2011: Splash Park Committee

2010: Pat Gannon & Mary Ranta

2009: Conrad Messier

2008: Angela Chiasson-Fox

2007: Doug LaBerge

2006: Frog's Breath Volunteers

2005: Hockey Heritage North Volunteers

2004: Kirkland Lake Gold

2003: Judy Mortson

2002: Barbara Hobson

2001: Nora Barker

2000: Dave Bolger

1999: Rick Danis

1998: Joe Rosko

1997: Sister Georgina Grubb   

1996: Irene Pochopsky

1995: Barrick Gold Corporation

1994: Blue Diamond Anniversary Com.

1993: Albert Dinel

1992: Mary Ann Taylor

1991: Norm Connelly

1990: Winter Carnival Com.

1989: Eugene Ivanov
1988: KLCVI Reunion Committee

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Congratulations to the Steve Cox on being named the CJKL Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for 2020.

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CJKL Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients:

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For improving the quality of life for the people of Kirkland Lake over many years

 

Steve Cox

Kirkland Lake Arts Council

Bill Enouy

Alline Morash

Mike Guimond

Kenogami Spring Break Committee

Kabaret Charitable Foundation

Anna Giannakopoulos

Mary Nemcsok

Mike Leahy

Brian Culhane

Chuck Wallsten

Clancy Roswalka

Margaret Daugherty

Brian Hamilton

Carolyn MacKinnon

Ron Loach

Glenn Conrad

James Perry

Glenn Carter

Tom McClelland

Joe Mavrinac

Neil Culhane

Kaarine Evans

Hazel Joy

June Korhonen

Reg Tressider

Bertha Boisvert

The Santa Claus Express Committee

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Award Presentations:

 

The CJKL FM Citizen of the Year award and the CJKL FM Lifetime Achievement award are presented at the Kirkland Lake & District Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner.

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The CJKL Citizen of the Year Award and the CJKL Lifetime Achievement Award are endorsed by The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake.

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The Selection Process:

 

Nominations for the CJKL FM Citizen of the Year & Lifetime Achievement awards are open to the public between December 1-31. A committee of local volunteers from the community selects the annual winner. These awards are intended to recognize volunteer efforts and should not be part of a paid position. Send detailed information on your candidate to the CJKL Citizen of the Year Award:

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mail: P.O. Box 430, Kirkland Lake, P2N 3J4

drop off: 5 Kirkland Street weekdays between 8:30a-4:30p

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