Sara Tripodi is the 2024 Ward 2 Civic Hero!
During tonight’s Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting), Mayor Steven Del Duca, Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta and Members of Council recognized Sara Tripodi as the 2024 Ward 2 Civic Hero with a special ceremonial presentation.
Sara has dedicated almost 40 years of her life to the care and well-being of older adults in the Vaughan community. She started as a volunteer, helping where she could, and eventually became the general manager of the Pine Grove Lodge, a long-term care home in Woodbridge.
She served as a member of Vaughan’s Age-Friendly Advisory Committee for many years and has chaired the seniors focus committee since 2017. During the global COVID-19 pandemic, Sara dedicated countless hours to support Vaughan’s older adult community, including organizing virtual prayer groups and delivery groceries to those in need.
QUOTES
“It brings me great joy as Mayor to acknowledge and celebrate the truly incredible work of Vaughan residents who have made a meaningful impact in our community. Today, we recognize Sara Tripodi with the Ward 2 Civic Hero Award for her unwavering commitment to improve the lives of Vaughan’s older adults. Her passion for caring for those in need is an incredible example of what it means to be a civic hero. Congratulations, Sara, on receiving the 2024 Ward 2 Civic Hero Award, and thank you for your dedication to improving the lives of others here in Vaughan.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“Sara Tripodi has a passion for supporting older adults in Vaughan, and I am so proud and honoured to present her with the 2024 Ward 2 Civic Hero Award. For nearly 40 years, Sara has worked hard to give everyone in her care the best quality of life and has spent countless hours ensuring our older adults have the care and service they need and deserve. We are so blessed to have her in Ward 2 as a reminder of what it means to be a good neighbour. Congratulations, Sara, on this Vaughan-tastic recognition!”
- Councillor Adriano Volpentesta, Ward 2
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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