• Awarded on: June 11, 2007

Pierrette Polnicky, Hearst, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

In her determination to enable people with a disability to develop and live life to the fullest, Pierrette Polnicky has devoted 25 years of volunteer work to the Association de Hearst et de la Région pour l'intégration communautaire. She has organized various workshops, recreational and sports activities, and has set up adapted services In addition, she was instrumental in the opening of three residences for those with intellectual disabilities. Thanks to her vision and tenacity, Ms. Polnicky has eliminated barriers faced by people with disabilities in the Hearst region and has offered them a better quality of life.