• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Sandra Brown, Toronto, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Sandra Brown has devoted the past 30 years to developing and leading a host of programs, including vocational services, counselling and special education for persons with disabilities. Relying exclusively on charitable contributions, Mrs. Brown has been instrumental in building an exceptional Jewish education system. Always treating others with thoughtfulness and respect, she has also helped establish social and cultural services for seniors and for women in the Toronto Jewish community. Mrs. Brown has guided many people in finding their life's path through the Jewish Vocational Service of Greater Toronto, and her advice and counsel continue to be sought-after in the community.