• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

D. Scott Hickling, Calgary, Alberta
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

A businessman, Scott Hickling has generously donated storage space and supplies from his warehouse to organizations such as Secret Santa, the Alberta Lung Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Juvenile Diabetes Society, and UNICEF Canada. He has also participated in their fundraising events. His business and management expertise greatly improved the finances and operations of the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank Society where he also delivers and sorts food. The same skills played a key role in the organization and success of the Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta. A blood, plasma and platelet donor since high school, Mr. Hickling has proven that it is possible to make a difference in the community in many ways.