On Tuesday, former Island senator Libbe Hubley and the PEI Women’s Institute recognized twelve outstanding WI members, presenting them with Senate 150 medals.
The ceremony helped mark Women’s Institute Founder’s Day. The medals are awarded to Canadians who are deeply involved in their communities.
The twelve recipients are:
- Helen Nicholson, New Haven
- Joan Dawson, Borden-Carleton
- Elizabeth (Betty) Millar, Kensington
- Reta MacDonald, Ebenezer
- Iva Mutch, Vernon Bridge
- Margie Stewart, South Lake
- Marie Kenny, Brackley
- Carol MacLellan, Hunter River
- Doreen Cole, Kensington
- Cynthia Mitchell, Village Green
- Jacquie Laird, Hunter River
- Doreen Wall, Harrington