• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Douglas Trentowsky, Saint John, New Brunswick
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

A firefighter with the Saint John Fire Department, Douglas Trentowsky has volunteered for more than 25 years with the Lifesaving Society. He trained lifeguards for years, and, as an executive, he has designed programs, reviewed training material and been an active official in the organization of the Canadian Lifeguard Championships. The results of his original fundraising initiatives and his 13-year-long contribution to Muscular Dystrophy Canada have supported research and equipment programs in Atlantic Canada. A compassionate man, Mr. Trentowsky has committed himself to saving lives and improving the quality of life of many Canadians.