Michael Dawe...
- Fifth generation resident of Red Deer
- Archivist and historian for more than 35 years
- Columnist for the Red Deer Express
- Deputy Mayor of a Municipal Council
- Former chair of the Red Deer Regional Hospital Board
- Former trustee, David Thompson Health Region
- Past member, STARS (Central Region) Capital Campaign Committee
- Member, Riverside Meadows (North Red Deer) Centennial Committee
- Member, Red Deer East Rotary Club
- Advisor during development of Red Deer's Waskasoo Park System
...COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY
- Red Deer Citizen of the Year 2014
- Named Alberta Citizen of the Year by the Council on School Administration for work with local schools
- Named a Hidden Hero by the Third Academy for work with students with learning disabilities
- First recipient of Red Deer College Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Member of Lindsay Thurber Comprehensive High School Hall of Fame
- Awarded Minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation for work with veterans
- Recipient of Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal and Alberta Centennial Medal for contributions to the community
- Voted Red Deer's Most Beloved Citizen by the readers of the Red Deer Express for four years in a row
