DIANA JOHNSTON RECEIVES AWARD

Achievement Award to
'Community Pillar'

The Province of British Columbia announced today that Diana Johnston was awarded a Provincial Community Achievement Award.

Forty-five outstanding British Columbians were today named the recipients of the fifth annual BC Community Achievement Awards by Premier Gordon Campbell and Keith Mitchell, Chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation. An independent advisory council selects the recipients of the British Columbia Community Achievement Awards. The Community Achievement Awards celebrate B.C.'s spirit of excellence in the arts, humanities and community service.

According to Mayor Gary Korpan, “Diana Johnston is a pillar of the community. She has dedicated countless hours of her time to volunteer in our community and has made a lasting impact. Congratulations to Diana and thank you for all you have done and continue to do for the community.”

Larry McNabb, Councillor and Chair Parks, Recreation and Culture states that, “Diana never asks what the community can do for her but what she can do for the community. Diana has been the driving force behind many community events and initiatives. She is truly deserving of this provincial recognition and we were pleased to hear she was honoured.”

Diana Johnston is a Parks, Recreation and Culture Commissioner and was recognized for her exemplary service and contribution to the citizens of Nanaimo. Diana has committed herself to serving the community in her personal and professional life and ‘makes it happen’. Her dedication extends to volunteerism, local government, art, culture, and tourism. In addition to her volunteer efforts, Diana has worked in the area of Recreation Administration and Tourism and is a Distinguished Member of The Association of Tourism Professionals. Over the past twenty five (25) years, the impact of Diana’s leadership has been felt in Nanaimo. Her presence and commitment has touched the lives of many individuals and continues to touch the community as a whole. She is a true leader in every sense of the word and generates leadership qualities in others while being creative and rising to the occasion. Diana believes that volunteers can, and do, change the world and as a result of this belief, she has made it her life passion to volunteer.