Our thanks
The Alberta Northern Lights Volunteer Recognition Program is honoured to recognize the volunteers listed here – and grateful for the contributions they’ve made in their communities.
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Northern Lights recipient – Farah Rahmani
On February 9, Farah Rahmani was recognized for her efforts to alleviate food security concerns in the community.
Northern Lights recipient – Fatima Saleem
On September 24, she was recognized for helping to provide free meals during the pandemic through her student-run non-profit organization.
Northern Lights recipient – Flagstaff Scottish Club
On August 27, the Flagstaff Scottish Club Battle River Pipes and Drums Band was recognized for their 'Quarantine Tour'.
Northern Lights recipient – flood relief volunteers
On September 10, several of these volunteers were recognized for providing frontline relief during a massive flood in the midst of COVID-19.
Northern Lights recipient – Fort McMurray Soup Kitchen
On May 2, they were recognized for serving people experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Northern Lights recipient – Gail Thompson
On August 5, she was recognized for bringing joy to essential workers through her art.
Northern Lights recipient – Guy Bodnarchuk
On June 25, he was recognized for providing remote support to maintain the large fish tanks at a continuing care centre/auxiliary hospital.
Northern Lights recipient – Gwendolyn Raby-Payne
On October 28, she was recognized for organizing a pet food drive in her community.
Northern Lights recipient – Hansen Distillery
On September 28, they were recognized for making hand sanitizer and distributing it for free to essential service areas during COVID-19.
Northern Lights recipient – Helping Hands Ladies Society
On March 2, Helping Hands Ladies Society was recognized for its advocacy, religious, social, cultural and humanitarian supports to community.
Northern Lights recipient – Hindu Society of Calgary
On August 17, they were recognized for delivering food to people in need and for setting up a community food bank.
Northern Lights recipient – Be the Change YYC
On June 17, they were recognized for delivering essential supplies to Calgary’s homeless and advocating for change.