The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is continuing to honour its top citizens–
Electoral Area F, located roughly 90 minutes north of Cranbrook, has named Gerriann Donahue as its 2025 Volunteer of the Year.
“Gerriann has taken on countless volunteer roles in the Valley over the years,” said Electoral Area F Director Susan Clovechok. “She has been a valued member of the Friends of Invermere Public Library for the past decade, a long-serving member of the Board of Directors of the Invermere Seniors Association and has greeted Columbia Valley Rockies fans at the ticket table for over 15 years.”
Donahue’s multidisciplinary efforts range from organizing book sales for the library to facilitating programs such as fitness, yoga, and scrapbooking for the Seniors’ organization.
“An especially inspiring initiative created by Gerriann has been the Inter-Generational Program, which allows Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2 children from a local elementary school to spend a few valuable hours engaging and sharing educational and social time with RDEK seniors,” said Clovechok.
When she’s not at a bookstand or a planning table, residents may also find her at a ticket booth as a volunteer for the Columbia Valley Rockies hockey team.
“Gerriann is an inspiration to all around her, and her tireless efforts have improved the lives of everyone who lives in Area F and far beyond,” adds Clovechok.
Donahue received the award last night, June 4, at a Town Hall meeting in Windermere.
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