Alurvina DeBlois is the 2024 Ward 5 Civic Hero!
During today’s Committee of the Whole (1) meeting, Mayor Steven Del Duca, Ward 5 Councillor Gila Martow and Members of Council recognized Alurvina DeBlois as the 2024 Ward 5 Civic Hero with a special ceremonial presentation.
Alurvina DeBlois has dedicated her life to serving the greater good. She is an active board member of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan (FCAV) and has been instrumental in organizing community events such as the Twinning Anniversary of Baguio City with the City of Vaughan, and the annual Fiesta Extravaganza. Alurvina is committed to helping promote cultural diversity by showcasing the joint efforts of the City and the FCAV, and has given countless hours to this organization as a dedicated volunteer.
Further to all these achievements, she is also a retired nurse who served 11 years as the program nurse at the Addiction Research Foundation in the Young Drug Users Program.
QUOTES
“Vaughan’s Civic Hero Awards recognize outstanding individual achievements and highlight the remarkable people who are truly the heart of our city. A highlight for me as Mayor is when we as a Council have the opportunity to present a civic hero award to a deserving resident who is working to make our city a better place to live, work and play. Today, that someone was none other than Alurvina DeBlois. For many years, Alurvina has made significant contributions to the community through her work as a nurse and her role as a member of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan. Alurvina, we are eternally grateful for everything you have done and continue to do for Vaughan. Congratulations on your recognition as the 2024 Ward 5 Civic Hero.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“Alurvina DeBlois has devoted her life to serving others. From her career as a nurse, caring for patients, to her meaningful work as a board member with the Filipino-Canadian Association of Vaughan, she continues to put others first to ensure the world is a brighter place. I was pleased to nominate her as the 2024 Ward 5 Civic Hero and I am grateful for everything she’s done to enrich our community. Congratulations, Lurvie, on this well-deserved accomplishment.”
- Councillor Gila Martow, Ward 5
QUICK FACTS
- Vaughan’s Civic Hero Awards are presented annually to one resident from each of the city’s five wards.
- Recipients are nominated by their Local Councillor and acknowledged by Vaughan Council.
- The awards began in 2005 to recognize outstanding achievements and individual contributions to the community.
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