With the endorsement of Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders, 25 individuals and groups across the territory have received the Others Award, which recognizes those who lead by example, who display a selfless and sustained dedication to serving others and who have made a notable and enduring contribution to the mission and work of The Salvation Army.

The award is inspired by a telegram sent on Christmas Eve in 1910 by General William Booth to all Salvation Army officers around the world. It contained a single word that spoke volumes: OTHERS. This simple message was a powerful call to action for officers, commissioning them to put others first with every thought, every step and every prayer.

This award has been presented to deserving recipients who personify the spirit of “OTHERS” as envisioned by General Booth, demonstrating humility, compassion and a legacy of lasting impact.

ATLANTIC DIVISION

• Thomas Banfield 
• Brenda Butt 
• Claire Deziel 
• Major Lorraine Hart 
• Marie-Rose Rousseau 
• St. John’s Street Ministry emergency disaster services team 

PRAIRIES AND NORTHERN TERRITORIES DIVISION 

• Margaret Blackburn 
• Bruce Finkel 
• Hurmat Habib 
• Jillian Haskey 
• Gladis Koshkarian 
• Staff at William Booth Special Care Home

BRITISH COLUMBIA DIVISION

• Don Armstrong 
• Major Samuel Fame

ONTARIO DIVISION

• Manjita Biswas 
• Paul Goodyear 
• Major Shirley King 
• Commissioner Christine MacMillan 
• Commissioner Susan McMillan 
• Janet Park 
• Colonels Eleanor and Glen Shepherd 
• Dr. Jake Tran and the senior leadership team at Toronto Grace Health Centre 
• Susan Waterfield 
• Lt-Colonel Neil Watt

Photo: Ray Shum

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