Awarded on: 2001-11-13
Norman R. Duerr, Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A career teacher, Norman Duerr has always gone beyond the call of duty. He spent hours with his students putting on dramatic performances of the highest quality, an activity he continued after his retirement. In order to help the local hospital foundation, Mr. Duerr directed many local fundraising plays and performances. He also works tirelessly researching local heritage sites and speaking to clubs on the benefits of preserving Humboldt's heritage. Following a trip to Teresina, Brazil, Mr. Duerr organized a "Toys for Teresina" campaign, which netted $10,000 worth of toys for the city's street children.