- Awarded on: June 11, 2007
Louise Ann McLellan, Cornwall, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Louise Ann McLellan has provided 26 years of invaluable support and expertise to a number of community associations. She has devoted over 20 years to the organization and operation of the annual United Counties Science Fair, which attracts participants from schools throughout the Cornwall region. She was also an active parent volunteer for several public schools, and helped to facilitate student forums on issues ranging from racism to HIV/AIDS prevention. Further to her work on behalf of students, she has volunteered for over 15 years with the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, assisting with fundraising efforts and providing administrative support.