Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the 2019 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal on Tuesday as a part of National Volunteers Week. A ceremony to honour the recipients will take place when public gatherings resume, as this provincial honour celebrates its 25th anniversary.
The recipients of the 2019 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal include Lorraine Iversen of Ogema.
“The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizes the extraordinary citizens that support our communities and our province,” Mirasty said. “This year’s recipients are leaders and mentors in their communities and are truly making a difference. I congratulate the 2019 recipients, who are most worthy, to be counted among those who have received this prestigious provincial honour over the past 25 years.”
Lorraine has spent countless hours promoting and encouraging the arts in her community. She has held positions with the Ogema Adult Drama Club, Ogema Arts Council, Ogema Chamber of Commerce, Ogema Seniors’ Group, the Weyburn Chapter of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, Lutheran Ladies, Newcomer Committee, Deep South Personal Care Home Board and the Deep South Pioneer Museum Board of Directors.
She also belongs to a small group called Snip and Stitch, where she sews for charity. In 2011, she received the Saskatchewan Senior Mechanism award in the area of Heritage and Culture.
2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, which was established in 1995 to recognize the extraordinary work done by volunteers across the province. Since its establishment, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal has been awarded to 217 deserving individuals.
Saskatchewan is known for its rich history of people going above and beyond in the efforts to help fellow citizens. Saskatchewan is home to many volunteers with many community-based organizations. Statistics Canada’s latest report on volunteering ranked Saskatchewan as having the highest rate of volunteers in the country.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal or to nominate someone for other Saskatchewan Honours and Awards, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/honoursawards.
