Shirley Gratton awarded Medal of Good Citizenship

Dec 5, 2019 | 4:50 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Long-time volunteer and former city councillor Shirley Gratton has been recognized for her contributions to the community of Prince George.

Gratton is one of 18 British Columbians to be awarded the Medal of Good Citizenship, which goes to those who have given back without expectation of remuneration or reward.

Gratton’s connection to Prince George and area goes all the way back to her pioneering parents who settled in Salmon Valley in the 1930s.

Known as a champion of heritage promotion, Gratton has dedicated countless hours to develop and promote interpretive signs for local heritage sites and compile an inventory of heritage trees.

She is also still involved in the Civic Pride Action Group, which conducts an annual litter clean up, as well as the Adopt-a-Block Program where volunteers work to keep the community litter-free.

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Gratton’s fundraising efforts have helped build a tennis court at Kelly Road Secondary School, the Hart Highlands Ski Hill and the Nechako Babe Ruth Heather Road Complex.

She’s also received many awards over the years including:

Mother of the Year from Kelly Road Home & School
Eagles Mother of the Year
Inductee to both the BC Babe Ruth Sports Hall of Fame and the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame
Jeanne Clark Memorial Local History Award
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Commemorative Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
2004 Citizen of the Year
2011 Outstanding Volunteer
Freedom of the City of Prince George

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