A Lantzville volunteer has been recognized for his commitment to the local community once again.
Tom Whipps, longtime volunteer with the Lantzville fire department, has been named as a 2017 B.C. Community Achievement Award recipient.
The community achievement award recognizes volunteering efforts made by British Columbians from across the province. The awards are given out by the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.
Whipps volunteered with the Lantzville fire department for 35 years, spending the last 14 years as chief before his retirement in 2016.
He also served as a scout leader for nearly two decades, was an executive member for the Lantzville Community Association and helped organize various events such as the children’s Easter Egg hunt and the Christmas hamper drive.
Whipps and 24 other individuals, including Ralph Nilson, Vancouver Island University president and vice-chancellor, will be presented with the award at a ceremony in Victoria on April 26. Please visit www.bcachievement.com/community/recipients.php.
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