HONOURS & AWARDS
Along life’s road, as a father and son team, Jesse and I considered ourselves very fortunate to be the recipients of a number of unexpected honours, including the Order of Ontario.
We also had a rare opportunity the meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
And, as Jesse’s dad, I have been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest crossing of Canada on foot. That honour is not something I set out to achieve. I had a different goal in mind—making a difference for others.
I believe real leadership isn’t about awards. It’s about doing what’s right. And it’s about keeping your promise. Personally, as a volunteer, I’ve always appreciated it when someone just shakes your hand and says, ‘good job.’
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Guinness Book of World Records — World Record Holder — Fastest crossing of Canada on foot
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Helen Keller Award – Lions Clubs of Canada
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King Clancy Award – Canadian Foundation for the Physically Disabled
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Honourary Doctor of Laws, Western University, London 2022
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Meritorious Service Medal – Presented by the Governor General of Canada
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medals
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Order of Ontario — Presented by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
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2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics – Final torch bearer on Christmas Eve. Carrying the torch for Jesse
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Canadian Association of Broadcasters – Gold Ribbon Award for Outstanding Community Service
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Mel Osborne Fellowship – Kiwanis Foundation of Canada
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Paul Harris Fellowship – Rotary Club of Canada