GREG PRATT - Lifetime Achievement Award
Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS
Greg recently retired after 31 years of service to Barons-Eureka- Warner FCSS. He has been very involved with all aspects of FCSS throughout his career, including Director’s Network representative on the FCSSAA Board. Greg brought the Roots of Empathy program into Alberta and established 50 classrooms in the Barons-Eureka-Warner area in the first year. As a liaison with Roots of Empathy, he assisted in establishing funding for the program in other areas of the province. Greg was responsible for authoring a model for prevention and many of the concepts identified in the original “From Research to Outcomes” report were incorporated in the Parent Link Centre
Initiative.
Throughout much of his time with Barons-Eureka-Warner FCSS Greg also worked with and for the local health Region. This “dual role” gave him an incredibly valuable insight into the ways that the two sectors could work effectively together. Greg has been an innovator of programs for families and children. He has taken the approach that the early years set the stage for later health and development. And, of course, we all know this is truly starting to be recognized by
many others.
Greg is highly regarded by those who have had the pleasure of working with him - we offer Greg the warmest congratulations on his retirement - we hope he continues to find ways to work within his community to make it a safe, secure place for people of all ages.

ADOLPH BABLITZ - Award of Merit
Barrhead and District FCSS
Adolph has been a member of the Board of Directors for
Barrhead FCSS since 1986, serving as Chairman since 2008.
He brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion and dedication to Barrhead FCSS and the entire community. His gentle spirit, positive attitude and profound insight have been vital to the success of the FCSS Program in the Barrhead community.
Adolph has the desire to support and uplift the community, contributing his time to other organizations such as the Barrhead and District Twinning Committee and the Barrhead Agricultural Society. He helps with fundraising and promotional activities and supports various community organizations with countless hours
of “behind the scenes” effort. Adolph is a long-time resident of Barrhead who believes in a safe and caring community and actively volunteers many hours and has the utmost energy to make Barrhead the best community in the best province … Barr- None.

LINDA BLASETTI - Award of Merit
Okotoks FCSS
Linda was the FCSS Team Leader for the Town of Okotoks for 20 years. Linda has recently retired, but will be remembered for her ability to guide the FCSS committee with tact, honesty and patience. She has played an important role in the development, sustainability and success of several local groups, non-profits and agencies. Linda’s overriding commitment has always been how to best enhance the well being of individuals, families and the community of Okotoks.
Linda assisted in implementing social wellness programs and was instrumental in establishing the Okotoks Healthy Family Resource Centre - a unique partnership between Child and Family Services, Alberta Mental Health, and Alberta Health Services where clients can go to find out about local resources
available to them.
Linda mentored the Foothills Special Needs Association for Parents and Siblings group since 1999, helping to make a difference in the lives of all families in the region. Linda never hesitated to include Foothills Snaps in a workshop or a program to assist them to grow and flourish. Linda delighted in the youth members, valued their ideas and always encouraged them to speak their
mind. Her leadership was evident in all respects due to her experience and knowledge of the people and organizations in her area.

ASHLEE FATH - Award of Merit
Vulcan and District FCSS
Ashlee is the Children and Youth Worker for Vulcan FCSS. Her
willingness to work hard to make her community a better place
for all residents has made her job look effortless. She is always
the first to offer her services for community events, whether it is
Moonlight Madness, Spock Days, First Night or Fall Fair. Her work at FCSS has assisted many young people to make better
choices. Ashlee runs the local Youth Centre, and works to involve Vulcan youth in the Random Acts of Kindness Program, to volunteer and to participate in the Youth Centre Council. Ashlee’s intergenerational efforts have produced ongoing connections between youth and seniors in the Vulcan community. She is always looking for programs and speakers to bring in to discuss
social issues that affect youth, and to help them improve their decision-making and social skills.
Ashlee is involved in a number of sweeping changes designed to reverse the academic decline as well as a consistent decline in enrollment. FCSS has been responsible for a number of other initiatives also geared toward school improvement and sustainability. Ashlee has grown into quite an accomplished young woman in the few years that she has worked for FCSS - and Vulcan is proud to have her as a community member.

MARSHALL HOKE - Award of Merit
Yellowhead County FCSS
Marshall Hoke has been contributing to the community of Yellowhead since he was a staff member of AADAC. The strong commitment that agency placed on engaging and collaborating with community fit well with Marshall and he was instrumental in the development of the Regional Drug Action Committee.
Marshall has since retired from AADAC, but remains heavily active in the Yellowhead Community. He has been a board member of the Yellowhead County FCSS for six years. He has served as Chair and as the regional representative to the FCSSAA Board.
Marshall has dedicated his adult life to providing support and assistance to others, helping with everything in the Yellowhead community, from canoeing in Marlboro to doing crafts with the young people of Niton Junction. Marshall is one of those people who help make FCSS the great program it is because of grass roots involvement. He is a member of the Yellowhead County Historical Society and a member of the local cross-country ski club. In all of these roles Marshall is more than a participant, he is a leader, bringing his unique and special skills to each table.

DALE MORRICAL - Award of Merit
Viking-Beaver FCSS
Dale is a long standing member of the Viking-Beaver FCSS
Board, as the Town of Viking member at large since 1992 and as Chairperson in 1995. Dale is a constant champion of Viking- Beaver FCSS and its staff. He feels very strongly that it is his responsibility to demonstrate leadership when tough decisions need to be made and communicated to others.
They say to get something done, find a busy person to do it. Dale is one of those busy people. In addition to volunteering on the FCSS Board and with the Lions Club, he volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Program, the Viking Alliance Church, the Viking Handi-Van Society, and even finds time to review the
financial records for the Viking Station Guild and the Viking Senior’s Association.
Dale is a leader in his local area and has worked hard to make Viking a viable and vibrant community. He is a tireless volunteer - whether in a formal position with an organization, or simply to pitch in to get it done, his work for his community is invaluable. His overall desire to
see Viking and Region become a greater community is part of his thoughts every day.

SHIRLEY ONESTO - Award of Merit
Ponoka FCSS
Shirley retired in September 2011 after working with Ponoka FCSS for 32 years, providing home support and personal care to clients in the Town and County of Ponoka. She is a true inspiration to everyone in the community due to her unwavering
commitment to her clients. Shirley acts as a resource person for Ponoka seniors by ensuring they are aware of other programs such as Meals on Wheels, Life Line and the Seniors Resource
Centre. Shirley has always been there for her employer and her clients, getting up in the early morning hours, working through flu outbreaks, and generally just being a positive role model for others who may be struggling. It is not uncommon for Shirley to stay after her scheduled time to assist clients with laundry or
help them with their shopping on her own time.
Shirley’s commitment to being the best she can be is highlighted by the fact that she chose to complete her Health Care Aid Certification with Norquest College after already working for Ponoka FCSS for over 30 years. She graduated from the HCA program last year!

JOHN RUSHTON - Award of Merit
Stony Plain FCSS
Stony Plain FCSS has provided bereavement support to the
community since 1990, and John Rushton has been a vital
part of the program since 2000. John, along with his cofacilitators, has volunteered thousands of hours helping
residents deal with the extremely deep and difficult emotions around their grief.
The Stony Plain FCSS office knows they can count on John to be there when a bereaved individual calls in need of support and guidance. They are always confident when they refer someone to John that he will respond quickly, connecting with the bereaved and provide caring and compassionate support.
John has worked with Victim Services in Stony Plain, serving as a crisis advocate, team member and Team Leader.
John helps people move through the process of grief in an atmosphere of trust, compassion and support. His work has been a very important part of building community in Stony Plain.