Bo Palmer, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A remarkable example of youth engaged in social action, Bo Palmer has shown leadership and initiative through his many volunteer efforts, including his lengthy involvement with the annual Anton's Feed the Less Fortunate program in Burnaby. He has also participated in numerous charity events benefiting Covenant House, the Special Olympics and the B.C. Children's Hospital, among others. A dedicated athlete, he has organized numerous bottle drives in order to raise money for his high school football program. Recently, he founded Supporting Students in Sports, which supplies donated equipment to underprivileged children, enabling them to compete in sports.