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Respected local activist honoured with Ilkka T. Ovaska Award

One of Thunder Bay's most respected community activists was honoured Tuesday evening as Bay Credit Union awarded its 10th annual Ilkka T. Ovaska Award. The award is meant to recognize community members who promote social responsibility.

One of Thunder Bay's most respected community activists was honoured Tuesday evening as Bay Credit Union awarded its 10th annual Ilkka T. Ovaska Award.

The award is meant to recognize community members who promote social responsibility.  This year's winner is Jules Tupker. 

A local United Way volunteer for more than 10 years, Tupker is the charity's first labour chair, and was campaign chair for two of its annual fundraising campaigns.

In addition, Tupker has worked with the Injured Workers Support Group since 2009.

Tupker says he's honoured, but says many other volunteers are just as deserving.

As part of the award, Bay Credit Union also made a cash donation of $500 to the United Way of Thunder Bay.

(TBT News)

 





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