• Awarded on: June 11, 2007

Maureen Elizabeth Dunne, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award

Maureen Dunne's career in teaching and school administration is matched by 15 years of community service driven by a desire to advance children's causes. She has endeavoured to address the needs of disadvantaged children in St. John's through the Children in Poverty Initiative, and has also aided in providing education to children with the creation of the Alliance for Choice in Education. In 1999, she assisted in the reopening of St. Bonaventure's College and continues to provide her help to the school. Dr. Dunne has also devoted considerable time to helping those affected by tragedy and loss.