Awarded on: 2006-11-28
Guy Côté, Beauport, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
For over 40 years, Guy Côté has given much of his time and energy for the betterment of his community. In addition to planning, organizing and hosting activities for the families of Courville for 20 years, he has supported the local Society of Saint Vincent de Paul as well as the Centre social de la Croix-Blanche and the Kinsmen Club, assisting distressed families and seniors. He served as president of the Centre d'action bénévole Aide 23 and remains an active and dependable member, transporting seniors and ailing residents to their medical appointments, delivering meals and raising funds for the Centre.