• Awarded on: August 25, 1998

Dil Pangalia, Burnaby, B.C.
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Dil Pangalia has been involved with the British Columbia Regiment Cadet Corps since the age of thirteen. Now the Commanding Officer of the Corps, which includes many members from the inner city area of Vancouver, he has volunteered his time to instruct young people in canoeing, rock climbing, winter adventure and first aid. He has also helped to establish a drug and violence prevention program. His interest, concern, commitment and positive attitude have instilled in these youth a sense of enthusiasm, pride and confidence, inspiring and encouraging them to pursue worthwhile activities and goals.