Lorne Grant Gelowitz, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For 30 years, Lorne Gelowitz has been a member of the Saskatchewan Referees Association as an on-ice official, instructor, supervisor and mentor to young athletes. His additional volunteer work with the Special Olympics has brought international recognition to the province of Saskatchewan. As a police officer, Sgt. Gelowitz supplemented his regular duties by assisting in the launch of the annual Saskatchewan Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics in 1988 and, later, forming the Law Enforcement Guardians of the Flame charity organization. He has also organized successful fundraising events on behalf of the conservation group Ducks Unlimited and the Kidney Foundation. Through his many hours of volunteer work, Sgt. Gelowitz has exemplified community leadership and the desire to make a difference.