Awarded on: 2005-11-16
Dale Williams, Grande Prairie, Alberta
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Dale Williams builds on his experience as a wheelchair user and a property realtor to further the cause of people with a physical disability and to help the community at large. For 12 years, he chaired projects within the Grande Prairie Residential Society and played key roles in the planning, designing, and construction of affordable and barrier-free housing for persons with disabilities. He has been sharing his expertise and communication skills with the Camp Tamarack Association, a camp for people of all ages and abilities, and helps out wherever needed. Mr. Williams has also been a strong promoter of the Canadian Paraplegic Association and the Wolverines Wheelchair Sports Association.