• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Gloria Goodwin, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Gloria Goodwin's volunteer involvement dates back to the 1950s when she joined the Yarmouth YMCA. In leadership roles and as a fundraiser she has been a trusted link between the organization and the community. Mrs. Goodwin's commitment to literacy organizations such as the Yarmouth Literacy Council has enabled many adult residents to enhance their reading skills. A quiet and determined leader, she has chaired numerous committees and introduced constructive ideas that have benefited Juniper House, a shelter for abused women and their children, and that have helped to ensure the continuous growth of other community organizations.