United Way Scholfield Award of Community Distinction

United Way Peterborough & District’s Scholfield Award of Community Distinction was established in 2004 and is meant to recognize a resident or organization within the boundaries of the City and County of Peterborough “celebrating outstanding contributions to community building”. Previous honorees include Paul and Ina Scholfield, the first recipients and who the award has been named after, Sharon Courts, Paul Lafond, People First, John Martyn, Bill Strode, Roy Brady, Survivors Abreast and John McNutt.

This year the Awards Committee is proud to name Special Olympics – Peterborough as the recipient of the 2013 Scholfield Award. Special Olympics – Peterborough clearly demonstrates their commitment to improving lives and building community in the City and County of Peterborough and are a true inspiration to others.

Congratulations!

Scholfield Award

Scholfield Award Recipients: Special Olympics, Peterborough

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