Dieppe Honours its Volunteers at Les Chalins Gala
DIEPPE, NB — Twenty-four enthusiastic and excited Dieppe volunteers, accompanied by family and friends, gathered at the Wingate Hotel last night for a celebration of their contributions to community life.
The evening, inspired by the Acadian word, chalin, for a flash of warmth that lights up the sky, was held to recognize volunteerism, which is essential for the long-term well-being and commitment of volunteers and organizations and to ensure their continuity.
This first edition of the event was a success and highlighted the contribution of Dieppe’s many volunteers to our growing community and the positive effects of their involvement on the quality of life of residents.
The winners for 2023 are as follows:
- Seniors: Bernadette Landry
- Sports and recreation: Bert Landry
- Francophonie and culture: Michel C. Belliveau
- Environment: Natalie Goguen
- Community involvement: Yves Daigle
- Involvement by a newcomer: Youssef Achkra
- Youth involvement: Olivier Baril
- Star of the year (personality of the year): Isabelle Thériault
“Congratulations to all the finalists who contribute so much to our city’s vibrant community life,” said Dieppe Mayor Yvon Lapierre. “Congratulations also to all the winners, who have a lot to be proud of! And finally, a special thank you to the general public for nominating these remarkable individuals.”