Friend of the Family Award
History
Lethbridge Family Services presented its first “Friend of the Family “award on September 8, 1988. This award honored and celebrated those individuals, groups, and organizations in southern Alberta who have meaningfully contributed to the strengthening of family life and the promotion of its values in society. In the beginning, the award was presented monthly (September–May) to the most outstanding nominee based on:
Excellence in service to a family life cause or issue
Excellence in direct service to a family or families
Significant charitable donations dedicated to the support of family-serving institutions or organizations
A highly exemplary action on behalf of an individual, distressed family
From 1992-1995, the “Friend of the Family” award was given out every quarter. Another change occurred in 1996; the awards were presented annually to one nominee from each of the following two categories:
Individual
Business, group or non-profit organization
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Date |
Award Winner |
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2023-2024 |
John Carstairs (Individual) |
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2023-2024 |
Fire Safety Services LTD. (Business or Group) |
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2022-2023 |
Adli Abu Omar of Petra Pharmacy (Individual) |
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2022-2023 |
Stafford Family Dental (Business or Group) |
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2020-2021 |
All Things Cedar |
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2020-2021 |
Glenda Light |
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2019-2020 |
Trina Tymko |
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2019-2020 |
Home Depot (Lane Shumlich) |
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2018-2019 |
Alexis and Ron Sakamoto |
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2018-2019 |
Lethbridge Fit Body Boot Camp |
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2017-2018 |
Bob and Ruth Thompson |
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2017-2018 |
Lethbridge School District #51 |
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2016-2017 |
George Ney |
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2016-2017 |
Canadian Tire (South and North) |
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2015-2016 |
Trevor Stuart |
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2015-2016 |
Lethbridge Food Bank |
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2014-2015 |
Stantec |
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2014-2015 |
Browns Socialhouse |
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2014-2015 |
Steve Keiver of College Ford |
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2014-2015 |
Mike Spencer of Geomatic Attic |
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2013-2014 |
The Ensuite by Emco |
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2013-2014 |
Zakari Murakami of Stokes Pharmacy |
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2012-2013 |
Kamal Dahal |
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2012-2013 |
Crazy Cakes |
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2011-2012 |
Hometime Property Servicea Ltd - Stuart Maddaford and Team |
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2010-2011 |
McDonalds Restaurant #3846 - Ivan Harris and Helen Wall |
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2009-2010 |
Host Program Volunteers (10) LFS Immigrant Services |
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2009-2010 |
The Real Canadian Superstore - Ken Tanagam, Manager |
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2008-2009 |
Ali Ajani |
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2007-2008 |
Mark Campbell |
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2007-2008 |
Erv Fehr |
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2006-2007 |
Connie Cook |
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2006-2007 |
Mary & Garry Allison |
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2005-2006 |
Val Christman |
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2005-2006 |
Dr. Merrill Steed |
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2005-2006 |
Dr. James Evanson |
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2004-2005 |
1st Choice Savings & Credit Union Ltd |
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2003-2004 |
The Staff of Thriftlodge Motel |
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2003-2004 |
Sobeys Scenic Square |
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2002-2003 |
Woja Yongo |
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2002-2003 |
Rotary Club East |
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2001-2002 |
Adoptive Parents Support Group |
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2001-2002 |
St. Patricks Church Refugee Committee |
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2000-2001 |
Val Scheck |
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2000-2001 |
Domestic Violence Action Team |
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1999-2000 |
Ron Burr |
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1998-1999 |
Bert & Mac's Sports |
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1998-1999 |
Dave Parsons |
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1998-1999 |
Taber Response Project |
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1998-1999 |
Taber Response Team |
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1998-1999 |
Sharon Herman-Loran |
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1998-1999 |
Crowsnest Pass Women's Resource Crisis Centre |
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1997-1998 |
Leonard Binning |
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1997-1998 |
Family Festival Committee |
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1997-1998 |
Dr. Don Massey |
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1997-1998 |
Dr. Doug Myhre |
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1997-1998 |
Dr. William (Bill) Nelson |
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1996-1997 |
Jackie Fiorino |
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1996-1997 |
Marian Biggins |
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1996-1997 |
Moxie's Lethbridge |
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1996-1997 |
Independent Order of Foresters Court - Windy West |
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Winter 1997 |
Mary Ann Zimmer |
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Fall 1996 |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect Support Group |
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Fall 1996 |
Sisters of Saint Martha |
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Summer 1996 |
Staff of Beehive Craft & Wedding Shoppe |
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Summer 1996 |
Read On Adult Literacy Program |
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Spring 1996 |
Rick & Darlene Smith |
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Spring 1996 |
Cybelle Noronha |
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Winter 1996 |
John Cronquist |
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Winter 1996 |
Leroy Lyczewski |
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Fall 1995 |
Lud & Marlene Sterba |
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Summer 1995 |
Murphy Urness |
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Spring 1995 |
John Williams |
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Winter 1995 |
Constable Gary Clark |
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Fall 1994 |
Betty Cronquist |
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Summer 1994 |
YMCA |
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Spring 1994 |
Mary Oordt |
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Winter 1994 |
Yvonne & Dick Kerber |
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Fall 1993 |
Gerard Van Schothorst |
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Fall 1993 |
Cara Tiechrob |
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Fall 1993 |
Derek Malcolm |
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Summer 1993 |
Constable Jackie Sudworth |
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Summer 1993 |
Bill & Judy Peta |
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Spring 1993 |
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effect Conference Coordinating Committee |
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Spring 1993 |
Maureen Burke |
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Winter 1993 |
Camille Kobayshi |
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Fall 1992 |
Lee Spice |
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Summer 1992 |
Mona Sams |
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Spring 1992 |
Reverend & Mrs. William Roycroft |
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Winter 1992 |
The Samaritans |
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Fall 1991 |
Dr. Terrence C Smith |
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March 1991 |
Dan Neihaus - Westwind Gymnastic Club |
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February 1991 |
Pat & Greg Robinson |
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January 1991 |
Craig & Darcy Sorpold - Rax Restaurant |
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December 1990 |
Tom Cain, Peoples First Associatioon |
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November 1990 |
Lorita Ichikawa |
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October 1990 |
Margaret van Biert |
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September 1990 |
Shannon Geer |
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May 1990 |
Dr. David Davies |
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April 1990 |
Catholic Charities Food Bank |
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March 1990 |
Pastor Ron Bjorgan |
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February 1990 |
Diana Johnson |
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January 1990 |
Elspeth Walker |
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December 1989 |
CATV Channel 12 |
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November 1989 |
Ed Taylor, Lethbridge Food Bank |
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November 1989 |
Jenny Skinner, Lethbridge Food Bank |
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October 1989 |
Lethbridge Soup Kitchen |
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September 1989 |
Grant Harker, Director of the Social Work Department, Lethbridge Regional Hospital |
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May 1989 |
Bill and Eleanor Skelton |
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April 1989 |
Randal Arndt, Director of Rehabilitation Services with the Canadian Paraplegic Association |
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March 1989 |
Dr. Gene & Mrs. Lorraine Boehme |
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February 1989 |
The Samaritans |
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January 1989 |
Eric Kokko |
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December 1988 |
Lethbridge Lodge Laundry |
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November 1988 |
Wendy Jo Miller |
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October 1988 |
Palliative Care Coordinating Council |
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September 1988 |
Leonard Bastien |