Prince George man receives Medal of Good Citizenship

Apr 27, 2019 | 3:03 PM

PRINCE GEORGE— Selen Alpay received the Medal of Good Citizenship to recognize his contributions to the community. 

Mayor Lyn Hall nominated Alpay and says the panel who ultimately decide the recipients look for people who genuinely care about their community.

“Selen, for example, is really a go-to person in our community,” Hall says. “He’s always there to help and he’s always looking for places to help out in our community and I think the panel that reviews the nomination really has a focus on that kind of attribute that people bring to the table.”

The Medal Presentation was full of people who have been touched and inspired by Alpay, including his wife of 36 years, Anita. Alpay thanked his wife for her love and support and noted she is his inspiration.

Some of Alpay’s community involvement includes spending time with elders at Simon Fraser Lodge and supporting and mentoring youth through initiatives at his Canadian Tire Store. 

“I love Prince George and I love interacting with people,” Alpay says. “I love to be able to have an impact on people who are maybe not as fortunate as others and there are so many individuals in this community that are of the same mindset. It’s wonderful to work with like-minded people in the community to make this community a much better place to live.”

Nominations for the Medal of Good Citizenship are accepted throughout the year. Deadline for entries is the last Friday in September.