Gaetano Iourio - Ward 1 Civic Hero Award, 2006
In addition to being a Park Ambassador, Mr. Iourio has supported the needs of seniors in Vaughan, met regularly with Members of Council, and promoted environmental stewardship.
The Garnet A. Williams Community Centre is located at 501 Clark Ave. W. It is a 125,000-square-foot facility, originally constructed between 1982-84. With an indoor arena, leisure pool, fitness centre, gymnasium, community and activity rooms, squash and racquetball courts and office space for City staff, the community centre is a well-known gathering space for residents in the Thornhill community.
Giulia Morra - Ward 1 Civic Hero Award, 2007
The Maple resident and mother of three has been an active volunteer with the York Catholic District School Board, the Maple Santafest Parade, Vaughan in Motion to Cure Cancer, and has assisted the City of Vaughan Parks department on a number of cleanup initiatives in the community.
Guided by the experiences, ideas and insight shared by the community, the City has drafted the Vaughan Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The Plan has been shared with members of Vaughan Council at the Committee of the Whole (Working Session) on Wednesday, April 6.
Gloria Bucci - Ward 3 Civic Hero Award, 2005
Guided by the experiences, ideas and insight shared by the community, the City has drafted the Vaughan Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The Plan has been shared with members of Vaughan Council at the Committee of the Whole (Working Session) on Wednesday, April 6.
Hugh Cook - Ward 1 Civic Hero Award, 2012
The City of Vaughan is taking steps to create a more age-friendly community, where all residents can be active and engaged members of society at every stage of life.
John Mifsud - Ward 3 Civic Hero Award, 2009
Mr. Mifsud began volunteering with Heritage Vaughan in 1993 and served as chair. He has also been involved in the Pine Valley Ratepayers Association and coaching baseball teams in the city.
