In the moments before her name was called to receive an outstanding volunteer award, Sheila OSA国际影视传媒橩ane was busy making a list of everyone else she thinks is deserving of such an honour.

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She had come up with a list of 15 people worthy of the award before she had to get up from the table to receive the plaque.

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During the presentation, OSA国际影视传媒橩ane's involvement in the Inuvik Emergency Warming Centre, now known as the John Wayne Kiktorak Centre, was mentioned as an achievement.

SA国际影视传媒淚 would just like to thank all the other volunteers in town, including our volunteer fire department, not only for volunteering to protect us from fires and other hazards, but also the financial support theySA国际影视传媒檝e given in honour of their lost comrade, John Wayne Kiktorak,SA国际影视传媒� said OSA国际影视传媒橩ane, referring to the organizationSA国际影视传媒檚 recent $38,000 donation to the centre.

She likened her interest in volunteerism to a childrenSA国际影视传媒檚 song about lighting a candle in your small corner and making the place bright there.

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In the future, OSA国际影视传媒橩ane hopes more work is done to create second-stage and transitional supportive housing, as well as looking at food rescue and recycling in the community.

She said she realized she had more to do after she turned 50.

Mayor Jim McDonald said he takes pride in the communitySA国际影视传媒檚 dedicated spirit of volunteerism.

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He said he is amazed at the time OSA国际影视传媒橩ane puts in.

Premier Bob McLeod, who was on hand to make the announcement, said volunteers are an essential part of community life in the Northwest Territories.

Other recipients of outstanding volunteer awards were Nigel Koplomik from Ulukhaktok, Sudhir Jha from Yellowknife and the Food Rescue group from Yellowknife.