• Awarded on: August 16, 2013

Hideo (Ed) Araki
Hope, British Columbia
A volunteer firefighter since 1956, Ed Araki has dedicated over 40 years to his community, from being a minor hockey, baseball and softball coach to ensuring participation and access to affordable recreation, culture and sport services through his membership at Hope and District Recreation, Culture and Airpark Commission. In 2000, he joined the Hope District Crime Prevention Society where he researched crime prevention techniques, organized training courses for other volunteers, patrolled high crime areas and recruited volunteers. There is a saying in the town of Hope, if you need something done, call Ed Araki.