BARB CUNNINGHAM - Lethbridge FCSS
Lifetime Achievement Award

With more than 20 years as a dedicated community member, Barb’s relentless commitment to prevention, community development, excellence in governance and policy, civic engagement and continuing education is well known. She was the founding Chair of the Community and Social Development Committee of Lethbridge City Council and was instrumental in developing a new model for FCSS funding allocations. Barb’s commitment to FCSS led her to become the FCSS South Region representative on the FCSSAA Board, where she served as Treasurer for 2 years, and as a representative to the provincial FCSS Program Advisory Team.

WALTER HOSSLI - Calgary FCSS
Award of Merit

Walter is a visionary leader with strong, long time roots in the Calgary preventive social services sector. He served as Chair of the Calgary FCSS Sustainability Forum and played a key role in the development of Vibrant Communities Calgary. Walter works tenaciously to bring attention to the importance and value of FCSS locally and provincially - and his efforts make a real difference in the community.

ANNA RODGER - St. Albert FCSS
Award of Merit

Anna is a tireless volunteer advocate in St. Albert and Sturgeon County for those who seek a community of support while grieving a loss of a loved one. During her spare time, Anna volunteers with the “Cuba Connection” project that provides items for the needy in Cuba.Her experience and down to earth practicality is a valuable contribution to FCSS.

JOHN SKONE - Edmonton Community Services
Award of Merit

John was a member of Edmonton’s FCSS Committee and Community Services Advisory Board and the Edmonton representative to the FCSSAA Board. He is tireless and committed in his work for FCSS and has been responsible for Edmonton’s participation in and initiation of several efforts to improve the quality of preventive social services and level of funding to community agencies. He is the one to look for the positives in a program and to speak about the difference preventive social services makes in the lives of community residents.

OLGA ULOTH - Yellowhead County FCSS
Award of Merit

Olga has worked in FCSS since the 1980s. She has been a valuable and innovative resource to the residents of Yellowhead County, working tirelessly to ensure the needs of the community are met. The leadership and passion Olga displays has helped to establish a place for addressing social issues and social planning at both the municipal and regional level. Her dedication, care and compassion make Olga an exemplary FCSS employee and community member.