• Awarded on: December 4, 2003

Master Warrant Officer Marilyn B. White, Lourdes, Newfoundland
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Master Warrant Officer Marilyn White has always volunteered in the military communities to which she has belonged. She played a key role in establishing the Military Family Resource Centre in Thunder Bay, which provides support services and programs to military families. She organized military spouses into focus and interest groups and prepared detailed documentation and follow-up proposals that led to the establishment of the Centre. She oversaw the development of programs and services, including a day care. Her career has always included voluntarism, and her inspiring leadership, untiring efforts and genuine concern for others were major factors in the success of many initiatives that have benefited military families.