Geoffrey Battersby, C.M.
Revelstoke, British Columbia
For his contributions as a physician, politician and community leader who has encouraged the development of civic, economic and social initiatives in his region.
For decades, Geoffrey Battersby has been the driving force behind improving his community. A physician by profession, he continued to practice while serving as mayor at a time when his rural town was facing serious economic challenges.
He introduced the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation and the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation to encourage environmentally sensitive forestry and the use of alternative energy sources. These and similar endeavours have spurred economic growth and have become models for others seeking rural sustainability.