Inga Lillian Lamont, Castlegar, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Helping new Canadians to settle in their new country, addressing the needs of victims of disasters and supporting troubled youth are all activities that exemplify Inga Lamont's generosity. As a volunteer with the Red Cross' Personal Disaster Assistance and the Disaster Response programs, her take-charge attitude is highly regarded and helpful in crisis situations. A Sunday school teacher at the Pentecostal New Life Assembly for 25 years, she was also instrumental in the building of a low-income housing complex. Dedicated to assisting and encouraging youth, Mrs. Lamont is also a coordinator for the Selkirk College Foundation Children's Festival and for the Castlegar and District Community Youth Justice Forum.