Resident recognized for efforts to preserve the City's natural heritage
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Ward 1 Civic Hero Award presented to David Brand
David Brand has been advocating for the preservation of Vaughan’s natural heritage sites for many years. In recognition of his efforts to strengthen the community and make Vaughan a great place to live, he was presented with the Civic Hero Award for Ward 1 by Vaughan Council today.
An active member of the Kleinburg community, Brand has devoted many hours of his time to a number of organizations including the Off-leash Dog Park Committee, GTA West Community Advisory Group, Kleinburg Area Ratepayers’ Association, Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association (treasurer of the Kleinburg chapter), Nashville Conservation Reserve Stewardship Committee and Binder Twine volunteer.
QUOTES
“It is inspiring to see the amazing volunteer ethic we have in the City of Vaughan. We take pride in being a diverse community that is inclusive, promotes involvement at every level and welcomes residents who are active participants in civic life. David Brand is an outstanding example of someone who believes in the value of contributing to the community and making our City a better place. He has shown himself to be a leader on the many committees and organizations he is involved with and is most deserving of this award.”
-Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
“As an active member of the Kleinburg community, David Brand has worked hard to raise the profile of our natural heritage sites. He dedicates a great deal of time to many local organizations and is an outstanding example of a true civic hero. I thank him for being so involved in the community and encouraging others to do the same.”
-Ward 1 Councillor Marilyn Iafrate
QUICK FACTS
- The Civic Hero Award is presented annually to residents from each of Vaughan’s five wards
- The awards recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community
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