• Awarded on: September 21, 2000

Cliff Wheatley, Lakefield and Peterborough, Ont.
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Cliff Wheatley has volunteered throughout his life with his church, with the John Howard Society and as a Scout leader. Since retiring and moving to Lakefield, he has founded, with the help of his wife, the local Meals on Wheels program. He has also served on various church committees, as a member of the Board of Community Care and of Peterborough Regional Community Care, as treasurer of the senior citizens' council and as head of a cancer support group.