• Awarded on: November 14, 1997

Joe Average, Vancouver, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

In the past ten years, this talented Vancouver artist has become a leading spokesperson for AIDS awareness. He has donated his time, talent and work to help with fund-raising for numerous charitable causes. One of his paintings graces a postage stamp issued in 1996 promoting AIDS awareness as a lead-up to the XIth International Conference on AIDS in Vancouver. In addition, Joe Average has quietly provided his time, care, support and resources to individuals living with AIDS.