• Awarded on: November 16, 2005

Ethel Joyce Ward, Winfield, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Joyce Ward is a prolific knitter who shares her warmth across the miles. For more than 65 years, she has knitted over 1 000 sweaters and a multitude of other articles for disadvantaged people and victims of disaster in Canada, as well as for children in developing countries. Her items are also distributed locally through the Lewiscraft-Salvation Army Knit for Kids charitable program, which she joined 11 years ago. She purchases the yarn at her own expense and uses the remnants to create unique patterns. Over the years, Mrs. Ward has delighted people around the world with her creations.