• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Michael J. Roberts, Kelowna, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Mike Roberts has hosted fundraising events to promote numerous charities in the Okanagan Valley over the past 30 years. Known as Mr. Weatherman at CHBC-TV, he has been providing complimentary air time to organizations that could not otherwise afford it. His presence at local events has enhanced the profiles of several public activities such as Good News Bears food drives, United Way campaigns and telethons held by the South Okanagan-Similkameen Child Development Centre. Mr. Roberts' dynamic participation has also played a key role in the success of many other charity events, including Sunshine Dream for Kids, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the BC Games.