• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Eliette Baril Rondeau and Roger Rondeau, Saint-Damien, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Eliette Baril Rondeau and Roger Rondeau are involved with several organizations in the Saint-Damien community. Founders of the Société d'horticulture et d'écologie de la Matawanie, Mr. and Mrs. Rondeau use their talents and willingly share their knowledge to beautify community gardens and preserve the environment. Together, they also offer a comforting presence to the sick. They are deeply involved in their Christian community, host the "Vie Active" program of the Club de l'Âge d'or, and are members of the Ruche de Saint-Damien, which provides assistance to the most vulnerable members of the community.