Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to Peter Dickinson

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

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Canadian Diabetes Association presents National Volunteer of the Year Award to Peter Dickinson

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN (October 31, 2012) - The Canadian Diabetes Association has presented Peter Dickinson of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. This prestigious national award honours volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting the work of the Association.

Peter Dickinson was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2010, shortly after immigrating to Canada from England with his wife. He chose volunteerism as a way to familiarize himself with diabetes and the diabetes community.

Mr. Dickinson was presented with the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association regionally and nationally, his strong voice in the organization's advocacy efforts, and his dedication to carrying out the organization's mission.

His volunteer contributions and roles have included the following:

  • Regional Volunteer Chair for Northern Saskatchewan
  • Learning Series presenter
  • Regional Annual Meeting Committee member
  • Regional Volunteer Awards Banquet Committee member
  • Prairies Advocacy Committee member
  • National Advocacy Committee member

"In his relatively short time with the Association, Peter's involvement with and contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association have truly been outstanding, making him a deserving recipient of the 2012 National Volunteer of the Year Award. He has become a sounding board and strong representative for the Canadian Diabetes Association team in Saskatchewan," said Warren Wagner, Regional Director, Canadian Diabetes Association, Saskatchewan. "Though his volunteer contributions are tremendous, Peter goes far beyond, serving as a valuable resource, trainer and mentor for young and new volunteers and an outstanding mentor and advisor for employees."

"The Canadian Diabetes Association is thrilled to formally acknowledge the outstanding work of our volunteers and supporters through our national awards program. They are critical to the success of our mission delivery," said Michael Cloutier, President & CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association. "Peter Dickinson has demonstrated a true dedication to making a difference in the lives of the more than nine million Canadians who are living with diabetes or prediabetes. On behalf of the Association, I'd like to congratulate Peter for his tremendous contributions and express our sincere appreciation for all those who were nominated."

Mr. Dickinson was recognized at the Association's National Awards Presentation recently held in Vancouver. The event is held in conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes Association's Professional Conference and National Annual General Meeting. The 15th Annual Canadian Diabetes Association and Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism Professional Conference brings together more than 2,500 leading diabetes clinicians, researchers and educators from across Canada and around the world to share their knowledge, ideas and experiences on diabetes.

The conference serves as an important opportunity to collaborate and share the latest ground-breaking research aimed at helping those with diabetes to live healthier lives while the Association and researchers they fund continue to work towards finding a cure.

About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association is a registered charitable organization, leading the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while we work to find a cure. Our professional staff and more than 20,000 volunteers provide education and services to help people in their daily fight against the disease, advocate on behalf of people with diabetes for the opportunity to achieve their highest quality of life, and break ground towards a cure. Please visit diabetes.ca, join us onfacebook.com/CanadianDiabetesAssociation, follow us on Twitter @DiabetesAssoc, or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).

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For additional information or to arrange for an interview, please contact:

Randi Gill
Communications Manager, Western Canada
Canadian Diabetes Association
Tel: 204-925-3800, ext. 234