Awarded on: 1997-11-14
Hubert Harold Hodges (deceased), Clinton, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Hugh Hodges was long involved with amateur sports through his many volunteer activities as a convenor, coach and manager for minor hockey, baseball and softball teams. He also helped found the Huron-Perth Umpires Association and, for four decades, served in almost every capacity with the Western Ontario Athletic Association. In addition, Mr. Hodges donated his time and musical talent to the Huron Pioneer Threshers Association's entertainment committee, as well as to a local musical group that entertained at retirement homes.