Bob Simms has volunteered for over half his life as a Judo Sensei with the Goose Bay Judo Club. For 33 years, Mr. Bob Simms' hard work and dedication to this club has helped its students win medals in provincial tournaments and has also produced the only National Judo Champion from this province. Bob's efforts as a coach have produced more than champions: he has helped to develop the character of his students, showing each of them how to be a person of good character and how to help others. He creates an atmosphere that is welcoming and friendly, and students feel they are part of the Judo family. Bob Simms is more than a coach. He is a mentor and a pillar of the community.

Dee Wells has been volunteering with the Snowflake Skating Club for the past sixteen years. She first got involved when her daughter Robyn was in the Canskate Program. Dee helped to coordinate the music and the costumes for her daughter's group for the ice show. She continued on with the club as Junior Chair, Vice-president, and President. When Dee became involved the executive office was a room under the bleachers. Now, through sponsorship, Snowflake has a fully equipped office including a photocopier, computer, printer, furniture, digital camera and communication equipment. The club was also able to purchase the curtains that surround the boards and the back drop that creates the illusion of a stage for the annual ice show. Dee has moved the Ice Show in a new direction, with dress rehearsals, and two shows to allow more skaters to perform, bringing in guest skaters, purchasing theatrical lights, and decoration.
Dee leads by example when it comes to fundraising. Whether it is making chili, selling tickets, doing craft fairs, , or writing "Begging Letters" for money, she was always there to make it work. She also implemented the 649 lottery fundraiser.
Dee was recruited and appointed as Recreation Chair for Skate Canada Nfld and Lab. And she is currently in her second term as the Labrador Region Director where she continues to be an advocate for all skaters in Labrador.This year Snowflake Skating Club recognized Dee's passion and commitment to skating by making her the first honorary member of the club. She believes the people who started Snowflake 33 years ago passed on a legacy and it is the responsibility of all people who love skating to continue this legacy

Mr. Jamie Snook showed initiative and creativity in developing and promoting the Trapline Marathon. Jamie headed the volunteer committee that spent over a year in planning, and hosted 125 participants in this event. Even though he has a full time job and two young children, he always made the time to organize meetings, mark water stops on the course, and tend to the details of the event. This race is now a qualifier for the Boston Marathon and is fast becoming one of the major sport tourism draws for Labrador. Volunteers such as Jamie Snook provide leadership and motivation for others and are very important human resources in our communities.

Mike Mealey who is the backbone of the Scouting program in our town. Mike is responsible for recruiting new members and leaders, organizing camping trips, and looking after all the administrative tasks for this program. He has given up his personal vacation time to accompany Cubs and Scout to Jamborees in other parts of the country. He is known nationally as the King of Popcorn, since the Goose Bay has the highest sales in the country for the scout popcorn campaign. Mike is an active member of Ground Search and Rescue and is involved with Citizens on Patrol. He acts as secretary for the Goose Amateur Radio Club, sings in the church choir, and teaches GPS and geocaching skills to local Ari Cadets. Mike Mealy is a fine example to community volunteers, giving year after year to make our town a better place.

Clarence Webber has been involved in broomball for 30 years as a player, coach and referee. Clarence has been the coach of the Jr. Girls Broomball team since 2004. He smiles when he admits that he coached some of their mothers years ago in the local league. Fundraising year round for the team takes up a lot of his time. He even takes time off to fundraise, and he has been seen dressed as Santa selling tickets by the roadside. He expects his players to be committed but he believes in democracy in a team and listens to the players concerns and ideas for improvement. He focuses his efforts on teaching the players basics like stick handling. One of the team members said "It takes a good man and a Great Coach to escort 20 girls around for a full weekend. Clarence made sure our trip to the Provincials was a memorable one for each and every one of us." Clarence's next goal is to secure the 2010 national Broomball Championships for Goose Bay.

John and Kathleen Hicks are a team whose volunteer work is enhanced by their mutual contributions. These two people have worked for many years to make this town a leading participant in the arts life of this province. Kathleen has offered dance classes for more than 20 years and is a gifted music teacher who has given countless hours outside of school with bands, choirs and musicals. She is a founding member of Northern Mosaic and a member of the Mokami Players and community choir.

John has been an inspiration to every child who has taken part in drama in this town. He directs productions, and provides technical support in sound and lighting for local drama productions, visiting professional musicians, the Music Festival, Labrador Creative Arts Festival, and High School Drama Festival. When proud parents see their child do their best on the stage, along with over a hundred other children doing there best, we know the inspiration and motivation come from John and Kathleen sharing their love of the arts.

In 2008, a special presentation was made to the family of the late Bernie Broomfield, in honour of his long time contribution to our community. Bernie was involved in the sports community and served on Town Council for many years. In his roll as superviser at the dormitory at the College, he made a positive impact on many of the students who lived there. He is missed by our community.

Colin Carroll has been a resident and dedicated Hockey Coach for the Lake Melville Extreme Minor Hockey Program since arriving to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in 2005. The current President of the Lake Melville Minor Hockey Association told us, "Colin contacted me upon his arrival and demonstrated a keen interest in our minor hockey program in any division that became available. His experience in coaching became immediately evident and he was named head coach of our male Midget All-Star team." Colin brings more then 10 years experience coaching minor hockey and has coached at local, regional and provincial levels in both female and male categories. Colin is currently head coach of the first ever Goose Bay female Midget under 12 team. The Coordinator for the Girls Under 12 All-Star Team says, "I was told several times that the girls were very lucky to have Colin as their coach. Colin is one of those rare people who your children will look back and say; 'he was someone who made me make myself better while letting me have a good time.' "

Flora O'Neil was nominated by the Mealy Mountain Cheerleaders, the new team of 20 high school girls she has been coaching this past year. In fact, Flora can be credited with starting the team, as she contacted the school and recruited team members. With the help of the Community Youth Network, Flora has been certified as a Cheer Coach and obtained her First Aid certificate. She practices with them every week and assists with their fundraising efforts to get uniforms and to travel to an upcoming competition. One of the cheerleaders said " Flora is funny and serious and dedicated to having us be the best we can for our first year. I don't think anyone else could have taken 20 girls who are loud and hyper and calmed us down, made us focused and provided us with skills we have after just a few months." Flora's dedication to this team has been a highlight in many of the members lives and they admire her and respect her for her dedication.

Mrs. Bella Shouse, or Aunt Bella as many say, celebrated her 90th birthday in December 2007. She is being recognized because she has been an active member of the Women's Auxiliary at the Labrador Health Centre for over 36 years. She is the only founding member still on the Auxiliary. Bella never misses a meeting or an event held by the Auxiliary. She has donated thousands of volunteer hours and made considerable financial donations over her years of service.

Kim Hipkins was nominated because of the impact she makes on the lives of children. She is an educator, but goes well beyond the confines of the classroom to meet the needs of her students and other children. Kim has helped one special child, challenging her to get out of a wheelchair to eventually walk independently, and even traveling with her to the Janeway to assist in the development of her rehabilitation plan. Each year, Kim coordinates the Spring Fling at Peacock Primary and puts in countless hours of time to raise thousands of dollars for the children of our community. She also volunteers with the Kids Eat Smart program, the community choir and Ducks Unlimited.

Arnold Kelly was nominated for this award by members of the Lake Melville Xtreme Minor Hockey Association because he gives 150% effort to this association every year. He is a motivator and a leader who exemplifies the meaning of a 'Quality Volunteer'. He is the president of the local Minor Hockey Association, a trainer and coach for the Peewee All Star and Under 12 Female All Star team. He is also a master fundraiser, selling tickets to support not just minor hockey, but also the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Youth Group, broomball, and the Labrador Huskies. Arnold never hesitates to roll up his sleeves and help in the canteen at the arena, doing dishes, deep frying, or serving at the counter. Arnold is the first to step forward when volunteers are needed in the day to day operation of the association. His nominators say that he has not done one particular thing that makes him worthy of this award, but rather, he has done many things consistently over the years to enhance the hockey experience for hundreds of children.

Lee Hill is recognized in town as the backbone of the SPCA. She has been involved with the organization for 11 years and is president, special constable and shelter manager. She spends 10 –12 hours each week at the shelter on her own shifts, and then helps at the shelter every evening. She has made many house calls to help with the birth of puppies or kittens, and is basically on call 24/7 with the SPCA. She is sometimes faced with caring for abused, starved, frozen and diseased animals and although it can be overwhelming both physically and emotionally, she says she does this for the pure love of the animals. Someone has to be their voice and care for them. Family members have joked that she prefers animals over people, but she responds that having a partner and family that believes in what she does with the SPCA and supports her unconditionally, makes all the difference.