Shining Bright Recognition Program
Who’s Shining Bright in the Royal City?
The Shining Bright Recognition Program is in place to give credit back to those who have gone out of their way in the community through volunteerism, charity, donations and over-all good will to others.
“We want to recognize those who truly are an example to others through their heartfelt generosity and passion.” says Lili De Capite, President of The Hyack Festival Association, who designed the program as a way of giving thanks to the many people who step out of their comfort zones and want to make a difference to the overall well-being of New Westminster.
She goes on to explain how the program is reflective of the 2019 theme for Hyack Festival Association, Shining Bright in the Royal City. “There’s a large group of people in New Westminster who are really involved and passionate about the community. The number of things that are happening in the city has changed in the past ten years. There’s a lot of people who believe in sharing their passions with others and helping people work on areas they’re passionate about. There are so many opportunities in which to say “yes” but not enough of us that actually do it.”
Lili feels by recognizing outstanding individuals it can strengthen community involvement and inspire our youth to become helpers and leaders of the future.
Official certificates and commemorative collector pins are also available by request from the Hyack Office by calling Brunella at (604) 522-6894.
Shining Bright Recognition Certificate Recipients
Alan Wardle
Alana McIntyre
Aleksandra Novosiltseff
Alexandra Volodarets
Anna Almonte
Anne Smith
Arlene Hodd
Atousa Nevisipour
Becci Dewinetz
Betteanne Wilson
Bill Kirkby
Brenda Adam
Brunella Battista
Cathy Lawrence
Chanel De Capite
Charissa Vanags
Crystal Fergusson
Dave Rogal
David Boettcher
David MacGrotty
Deb Sutherland
Deb Wardle
Diana Brinton
Donna Ross
Edna Rodger
Eileen Jang
Elizabeth Perisic
Eric Smith
Ernest Doerkson
Eunice Tanuwijaya
Franci Louann
Garnet Hardy
Gayle Vanags
Gerri Harder-Anderson
Ginny Bociek
Gregory Geipel
Helen Bodner
Hyack Ambassadors Alumni
Iris Kozak
Jim Dobbs
Jim Olsen
Joseph Burthe
Karen Baker-MacGrotty
Karen Justice
Kate Habrel
Kathie Curri
Ken Clarke
Len Kozak
Leonard Pallerstein
Lili De Capite
Lorraine Brett
Ludy Novosiltseff
Maddie Lamieux
Margaret McNaughtan
Maria Anos
Meghan Conner
Michael James
Nancy Kirkby
Paris De Capite
Penny McIvor
Peter Goodwin
Raquel and Elijah Cunanan
Rick Molstad
Rio De Capite
Rod McIvor
Ron Brinton
Sandra Sontowski
Sandra Walton
Sarah Neels
Scouts Canada
Shannon Roest
Sharon Werner
Sherry Joel
Steve Grant
Surinder Kainth
Talia De Capite
Talia Monno
Taylor Atherly
Theresa Henry-Smith
Tim Catcher
Trudy Jenkins
Volunteers from Last Door
Volunteers from Scientology
Volunteers from the Radio Club
Volunteers from Westminster House