• Awarded on: November 14, 1997

Shirley Armillotta, Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Shirley Armillotta can be found wherever there is work to be done in her parish and community. Over the past several years, she has helped coordinate and served as Mistress of Ceremonies for various multicultural events and festivals in Port Coquitlam, including this city's Canada Day ceremonies. An active member of the Catholic Women's League since 1957, she has been involved in many other church projects, putting her organizational skills to good use. She caters all parish functions and also delivers Meals-on-Wheels, tirelessly pitching in to help others whenever she is needed.