B.J Ben Ward Fellowship Award
The BJ “Ben” Ward Fellowship Award was designed in honour of PID Ben Ward in 2020. The design proudly displays the maple leaf, a symbol of unity, tolerance and peace: representing Canada in the International District.
The award honours any individual(s) dedicated service to humanity, culminating exemplary work for the betterment of one’s community, often in a quiet unassuming manner. Consistently provides excellent service following our motto “WE SERVE.”
This is the highest award offered by Lions Foundation and can be awarded cumulatively.
*Minimum contribution $1,000 (level 1)
*Minimum contribution $5,000 (level 2)
*Minimum contribution $10,000 (level 3)
The B.J. “Ben” Ward Fellowship Award was retired in 2016.
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Recipients of BJ “Ben” Ward Fellowship Award
| Name | Nominated BY | |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Joanne Ogden | Lions Foundation |
| Ray Downey | Lions Foundation | |
| Al Koroniak | Lions Foundation | |
| Cheryl McKitrick | Lions Foundation | |
| 2021 | Fred Barteaux | Birtle Lions Club |
| Alex Haluschak | Swan River Lions Club | |
| Eveyln Myskiw | West St.Paul Lions Club | |
| Ben Ward | Swan River Lions Club | |
| 2022 | Bert Jenner | Swan River Lions Club |
| Kay Humphrey | Portage Lions Club | |
| Alan Lightfoot | Portage Lions Club | |
| Cheryl Martin | Portage Lions Club | |
| Myrna Miles | Lions Foundation | |
| Bonnie Popowich | Lions Foundation | |
| Len Suomo | Vermilion Bay | |
| Janice Ward | 5M13 | |
| 2023 | Ben Huska | Brandon Wheat City |
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