• Awarded on: November 24, 2004

Denis Denis, Donnacona, Quebec
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

An ambulance attendant for 52 years, Mr. Denis has also served as mayor of Donnacona for 20 years. Throughout that time, he devoted himself to the well-being of his fellow citizens and played an active part in developing and improving his community, often going beyond the call of duty. Resourceful, always approachable and an outstanding communicator, Mr. Denis has organized many successful fund-raising luncheons and other activities for his parish and for the elderly, including the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Children's Wish Foundation. He is admired by everyone and esteemed for his cheerfulness and boundless generosity.