It’s always a pleasure to attend the annual Qualicum Beach Volunteer Appreciation Reception. This year, Tom Whitfield, president of the Brown Property Preservation Society, was honoured with the 2024 “Above and Beyond Award” in celebration of his long history of volunteer service in Qualicum Beach toward the preservation of the Town’s wonderful Heritage Forest. Len and Marie Mustard were also recognized for their volunteer work over the years, Len as the Town Crier for more than two decades and Marie as “Mrs Town Crier”, always at his side.
The Town invites more than seventy-five community-based organizations to send members to this special event each year, representing more than two thousand volunteers serving their community, including almost forty volunteer search & rescue responders and volunteer firefighters.
Thank you to Mayor Westbroek and the entire Town Council, staff and volunteers for such a warm welcome and congratulations for making Qualicum Beach the special community that it is through fostering a culture of volunteerism that is unparalleled on Vancouver Island. Seasons greetings to all!
