• Awarded on: November 28, 2006

Laura Middleton, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

A community-minded individual, a talented artisan and a gentle woman, Laura Middleton is actively involved with most local groups and ventures in Mount Uniacke. As secretary of the Uniacke Heritage Society for 10 years, she has participated in nearly all community events and projects. She was the class mother and librarian for the Uniacke District School, supported the Breakfast Program to feed students, and has travelled many kilometres to collect donations for the Nova Scotia Cancer Society. Since 1994, she has been active with the Uniacke Wishgivers, which helps disadvantaged families. As a 4-H leader for almost 20 years, she has been responsible for organizing countless charitable fundraisers, including Cuddle Quilts for hospitalized children.