The Ontario Senior Achievement Awards recognize people who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through voluntary or professional activities after the age of 65.
This year, Temagami's Isadore (Ike) Laba is one of those.
"He is a husband, father, grandfather and active member of the Temagami community," says a news release. "For over 50 years, he has been involved with both municipal council and community volunteer groups. His largest contribution to the community has been through volunteering with the Temagami Lions Club, where he initiated many community projects. These include the Diabetes Association Clothesline Program, a new blood pressure kiosk in the Temagami Medical Centre and the planting of over 1,500 trees for reforestation. Ike knows how to bring people into the spirit of Temagami and his smiling face makes Temagami a better place."
"I am delighted to help present the Ontario Senior Achievement Awards to a remarkable group of recipients,” said the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “It is important that we continue to recognize the contributions of seniors in our society, and I am so glad to have this opportunity to shine a light on the work of 20 impressive Ontarians, who have done so much to uplift and support their communities.”
To see the full list of the 2023 Ontario Senior Achievement Award recipients click here.
