Kim S. Dixon, Victoria, British Columbia
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
Since her early teens, Kim Dixon has aspired to work with seniors and to support her community with selfless dedication. She is a passionate advocate for seniors and has spent 7 years on the Target Theatre board of directors, using her background knowledge to educate the public about the aging process through the use of drama. In addition, for the past 10 years, she has volunteered with the James Bay Day Committee and has been instrumental to the success of this annual community event. She has worked on behalf of military families by offering them support services and was also involved in the establishment of the first Military Family Resource Centre in Cold Lake, Alberta. Her leadership and genuine caring for the members of her community confirm her commitment to helping those in need.