{"id":35622,"date":"2024-12-26T15:03:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T20:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=35622"},"modified":"2025-01-09T17:57:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:57:46","slug":"business-and-community-leaders-honoured-with-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/business-and-community-leaders-honoured-with-king-charles-iii-coronation-medal\/","title":{"rendered":"Business and community leaders honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Community-builders in Aurora and Newmarket were honoured for their work on December 13 as MP Tony Van Bynen presented 20 residents with the King Charles III Coronation Medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Created by the Federal Government last year to mark the Coronation of Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 6, 2023, the honour was intended to honour those who have made their country, their province, and\/or their community better places.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Honoured on December 13 at a ceremony held at Newmarket\u2019s Old Town Hall were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sajel Bellon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Braithwaite<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Robert Brain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kirby Brock<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geoff Brown<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dan Banks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Robert Cole<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Croxon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juliane Goyette<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jerisha Grant-Hall<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lori Hoyes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arif Khan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Glenn Marais<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brian North<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackie Playter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Riddell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter Van Schaik<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doug Steele<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beth Stevenson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hilary Van Welter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI hope you wear your medal with pride,\u201d said the MP. \u201cFor your compassion, for your energy, for your kindness, for your energy, and for your love \u2013 thank you. I encourage you to continue making a positive difference, reach out to those in need and through the spirit of your actions, let them know that they are not alone, that our communities continue to benefit from your generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following last week\u2019s feature, we continue our look at recipients that live, work or have had a direct impact on Aurora residents, including business leaders that have had an indelible impact on local healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PETER VAN SCHAIK<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFounder of auto parts manufacture Van Rob Inc and Chairman of Van Rob Realty, [Van Schaik] is a long-time Southlake Foundation leadership volunteer,\u201d reads his citation. \u201cPeter currently serves as co-chair of [Southlake\u2019s] Philanthropy Cabinet and has been a member of the Southlake Foundation Board of Directors since 2018. Peter was recognized as Aurora\u2019s Citizen of the Year in 2017 [and his] exemplary dedication to leadership includes crucial contributions to several fundraising campaigns. In 2006 to 2010, Peter was co-chair of the $64 million Count on Me campaign, inspiring grassroots support to build Southlake\u2019s Regional Cancer Centre, which ensures that our communities have access to first-rate cancer care. He was also Chair of Images for Life campaign, which raised $16 million between 2011 and 2015 to upgrade and replace critical diagnostic imaging equipment across the hospital. Peter also served as the honourary chair of the Happy Hearts campaign \u2013 Community Living Central York\u2019s new expanded location in Newmarket, a campaign that raised more than $5 million to create a new and improved central location on Penrose Street to meet the demand of the agencies\u2019 service in the community.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MICHAEL CROXON<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMichael is president and CEO of NewRoads Automotive Group and truly understands that building a vibrant, better community is a step to building a better business. He is a founding member of the Southlake Foundation\u2019s Philanthropy Cabinet since 2018, a group of community leaders who act as ambassadors and connectors supporting Southlake. Michael\u2019s support for Southlake spans over a decade, demonstrating his unwavering commitment as a passionate volunteer, donor and corporate sponsor through NewRoads. His annual NewRoads Lake Ride cycling event has raised over $870,000 since 2016. He and his wife Sharon\u2019s philanthropic leadership were instrumental in the resounding success of Southlake\u2019s Better Begins Today mental health campaign which raised $7.5 million to upgrade the hospital\u2019s existing mental health care spaces and build new space to handle increased capacity. Michael\u2019s charitable support is felt throughout the community. His commitment to arts and culture resulted in the naming of the Newmarket Theatre to the NewRoads Performing Arts Centre. In addition, through his automotive group, he\u2019s the sponsor of Girls Night Out in support of Girls Inc of York Region.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BRIAN NORTH<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBrian North is what optimists aspire to be. He injects his positivity into various community initiatives, including Regional fundraisers and environmental cleanups. He has shared his time with numerous organizations, including Easter Seals, Habitat for Humanity, Scouts Canada, York Small Business Enterprise Centre, and Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation. Brian is a member of the Oddfellows Aurora Lodge 148 and has served as Chair of the Rebuild committee for the Aurora United Church since 2014. He supports crafting wind phones, an unconnected rotary-style phone used to communicate thoughts and feelings to deceased loved ones as part of the mourning process.\u201d Paying tribute to his role as one of Santa\u2019s helpers over the Christmas season, his citation recognizes his commitment to \u201cspreading joy over the holidays\u201d at many events, including the recent Aurora Christmas Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAFF SERGEANT SARAH RIDDELL<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA mental health advocate, Sarah Riddell has re-shaped how York Regional Police officers respond to mental health needs in the community. Among her achievements are she created an exhaustive mental health strategy, successfully obtained a Solicitor General Grant expanding training for officers and the community. She doubled staffing for their mental health support team, created the Mental Health Engagement and Outreach Team consisting of officers and crisis workers, she built positive relationships with marginalized communities, implemented community safety and wellbeing plan, developed child, youth and family situation tables in four identified communities of York, and developed and implemented youth mental health outreach. She is identified as a leader in mental health response for policing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Brock Weir<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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