he 75 Achievers Awards were announced

several months ago by the 75th Anniver-
sary Committce as a special feature in this
anniversary year. People were invited to submit
for community recognition, the names of West
Vancouverites who had achieved distinction in
their particular field of endeavour. Both living
and deceased persons were cligible. ;

IVAN FREDERICK ACKERY .

Wester Canada’s “Mr. Show Biz.” Manager,
eum theatre — 35 years, Known for unique

promotions and publicity stunts. Twice winner of

prestigious Quigley Award.

CHARLES JOSEPH ARCHER*

Early businessman. Onze of the WW1 veterans who

founded association that became the Royal Canadian

Legion. Police commissioner, Extensive community

service.

MARTHA JANE BARKER*

Achievernent - Motherhood. Resident 71 years. |

Raised a family of her own achievers under extreme
adversity., Symbotized pioneering spirit of founders of
West Vancouver.

ALFRED HUGH BAYNE* .

Dentist whose efforts contributed substantially to
bringing West Van Seniors Activity Centre to fruition.
Dedication was recognized by Canadian Government
Merit Award. .

GEORGE EDGAR BAYNES
Construction executive and businessman. Served as
councillor and planning commissioner. Contributed
largely to development of Altamount playground and
concept of park areas generally.

VIRGINIA ELAINE BEIRNES ©

Achievements in education, community service and
women’s rights, Board chairman Vancouver Commun-
ity College, West Van Family Court Committee,
Canada Honor Volunteer award 1987.

BERTRAM CHARLES BINNING*

Prominent artist who influenced contemporary
architecture and painting in B.C. Paintings in major
Canadian galleries. Order of Canada 1974, Honorary
doctorate, UBC.

KENNETH McKENZIE BLACK

One of Canada’s all-time leading golfers. Elected to
B.C. Sports Hall of Fame 1961 and Canadian Goif
Hall of Fame 1987.

ANGELO ERNEST BRANCA?®
Long time respected criminal lawyer. ‘Appointed to

B.C. Supreme: Court. ‘63, Court of Appeal ‘68. |

Numerous charitable, community and sports activ-
ities, ‘ ee
FRANK & ENA BUTTERWORTH

Area of achievement — Marriage. Ages 93 and 90
Tespectively. Married 70 years. They credit longevity
and togetherness to walking 15 - 20 miles a week:

FRANCIS WILLIAM CAULFEILD® . .
Scholar aad first town planner, In 1899 purchased 960
acres (now . Caulfeild).. Developed .a unique
community. Donazd land for parks and church.

RAYMOND COLLISHAW*

WWI flying ace credited with downing 59 enemy

aircraft. Commanded air forces in North Africa in
WW2. Promoted to Air Vice-Marshall. Numerous
decoisations.

JOHN ERNEST CONDON®

Principal of Pauline Johnson School. Organized
award winning West. Van Boys."Band. - Gave
entertainers including Alan Young aud Bobby Gimby
a start. Loo

THELMA SHARP COOK -
Doctorate in education and anthropology. Founding
director “of. Crisis. & Suicide’ Prevention Centre.
YWCA. Wonian of Distinction in 1987 in recognition
of management expertise. .

PHILIP JAMES CROFT* ;
Professional engineer, . Accomplished musician,

hotographer, painter and author. umented West
East natural history in several publications.

JOHN DAVIS

Rhodes Scholar. Service in Federal and Provincial
governments, senior cabinet portfolios in both. Named
to B.C. Sports Hall of Fame 1981.

WILLIAM DICKINSON®

West Van councillor and reeve. Served 13 years as
finance chairman. Credited with bringing municipality
through Depression years with financial standing
intact.

VICTOR DOLMAGE*

Internationally prominent geologist and enginecr. -

Highlight of career was blasting Ripple Rock in 1958
— world's largest non-nuclear blast to that time,

CLAIR SPENCE DOWNING*

Parks Board's first elected chairman. Fought for and
won waterfront parks including John Lawson, West
Bay, Sandy Cove and Horseshoe Bay.

75 ACHIEVERS AWARDS

WEST VANCOUVER

presented by the

7STH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE

Mrs. Diane Hutchinson and Dr. Robert
Hicks were co-chairmen of the awards program.
They presented submissions on the candidates to
an independent panel of judges, not connected to
the 75th Anniversary Commilttce or to West
Vancouver Municipal Council. The panel
reviewed the many submissions and made the
final selections. oo

Hutchinson and Hicks reported that the
panel had great difficulty in limiting the num-
ber of outstanding achievers to 75. “Those
selected by the panel are representative of the
many distinguished and accomplished individ-
uals who have made West Vancouver their
home at one time or another since 1912,” they

KENNETH MALCOLM DYE

Appointed Auditor-General of Canada 1981. Out-
spoken watchdog of Federal spending. Volunteer
roles include Governor Canadian Institute of Chartered
Accountants, National Treasurer Boy Scouts.

FRANCIS HENRY ELLIS*

WWI flyer. Member of famed Early Birds of
America. Wrote “Canada's Flying Heritage.”
Awarded Strebig Trophy ‘55, Order of Canada 72.

VERNON FAGAN*

Formed first West Vancouver Cub Pack. Devoted 15

iw to taining young boys. Awarded Boy Scout
ledal of Merit; honoured by Lions Club.

DON EDWARD GARRARD

Internationally nized bass singer. Longest
performing soloist with Canadian Opera. Received 5
national, 2 international awards. Began with Theatre
Under the Stars.

JAMES GORDON GIBSON*

One of the colorful rugged entrepreneurs in B.C.
logging history. Developed first. self loading/
unloading barge. Outspoken MLA in 50s and 60s.

JOHN WILSON GOUGE

Extensive community seivice with John Howard
Society, Vancouver Pastoral Institute and YMCA.
Served as volunteer swimming instructor for handi-

capped persons.

RUPERT ARTHUR HARRISON

Resident for 73 years. Outstanding career as munici-
pal administrator, historian and archivist. Served 14
mayors and reeves in West Vancouver.

BERTRAM MERYL HOFFMEISTER
Distinguished military service in WW2. Rank Major-
General, many decorations. Served B.C. as Agent
General in London. President, Council of Forest
Industries.

FREDERICK JOHN HUME?

Successful businessman and popular mayor of New
Westminster and later Vancouver. Named to Hockey
Hall of Fame and B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.

ARTHUR RONALD HUNTINGTON

Chairman of Ports Canada.: Built successful family
business. Served 10 years as MP for Capilano; was
member of the Clark cabinet.

SAMES ALEXANDER INKSTER

Highly re: educator. Served as Principal of
West Van ndary and Carson Graham Secondary
Schools.’ Awarded honorary doctorate by UBC, 1986.

DANIEL JAMES IZZARD

Prominent artist - master impressionist. His paintings

are exhibited in collections from Vancouver to New

York. Senior member of Federation of Canadian
sis. .

TERENCE ROSS JACKS

Entertainer and songwriter attained international
stardom zs lead member of “ y Family” grou
Canadian male vocalist of year 1973 Juno awards 73

and ‘74,

CHESTER ALLISON JOHNSON
Achievements in forest an¢ manufacturing industries.
Chairman B.C. Hydro (3 years), Chairman of commit-
tee that salvaged the financially troubled Whistler
resort project.

CYRIL PETER JONES

Consulting engineer. Served as alderman (1970-73)
and mayor (1974-78). Community involvement
including Capilano College Council, YMCA, Lions
Gate Hospital.

LEONARD SYLVANUS KLINK*

Renowned career in science and education. President
of UBC for 25 years (1919-44), Leading role in Can-
adian Universities and Pacific Science Congress.

JOHN LAWSON*

Famous pioneer and second reeve. Moved his family
to West Van in row boats in 1905. Dynamic leader in
development of the community.

SAMPSON ANDREW LEWIS*

’ Achievements in Indian Band administration. Action

with Canadian Anny. First elected manager of the
Squamish Band. Provided leadership in social and
business maticrs.

JOSEPH BENTLEY LEYLAND*

Resident 1919 to 1969. Councillor. Reeve. Elected &
times. Campaigned to attract Guiness investment and
to build Lions Gate Bridge. ° .

observed.

Commenting on the Achievers Awards,
Mayor Don Lanskail said, “Like so many others,
I am pleased to have the opportunity to publicly
acknowledge the outstanding achievements of
these people and their contributions to life in
West Vancouver. Undoubtedly there are many
more whose names could justifiably be added to
this list, were it not restricted to 75. I am
especially pleased that the 75th Anniversary
Committee featured this particular project in the
year’s celebrations, and congratulate the achiev-
ers selected.”

The Achievers being honored represent
many different categories, including art,

GLENN WILLOUGHBY McPHERSON

* Distinguished career in intemational law and business.

Delegate to Paris Reparations Conference 1945.
Served on numerous municipal commissions.

JUDIi'H ROSE MARCUSE

One of Canada’s leading choreographers. Artistic
director of her dwn dance company. Awards include
Chalmers & Clifford E. Lee Award for choreography.

GEORGE LYELL MORFITT

Sportsman. Alderman. Chairman Universities Council
B.C. Canadian Executive of the Year for Amateur

Sports, B.C. Master Athlete of the Year 78 and "79.

ANN MORTIFEE .

One of Canada’s leading entertainment figures. Com-
poser. Singer. Actress. Playwright. Juno Award
nominee. Versatility includes performances with
symphony orchestras.“ .

MARIE JEANNE MOSCOVITCH

President West Van SPCA 1972-85. With her
husband, raised $450,000 to build the Ambleside
animal shelter opened in 1983. ~

JOHN JAMES MUNRO

Strong, forthright union leader respected by both
labour and management. Rose through ranks to head
IWA. Honorary doctorate 1985 from UBC. :

MURRAY ARTHUR NEWMAN

Scientist and internationally renowned authority on

zoological parks. Numerous awards, His innovative

approach has made Vancouver Aquzrium one
inada’s major visitor attractions.

LEONARD MATHESON NORRIS

Regarded by some peers as the world's finest cartoon-
ist. Honorary. member Ambleside & Tiddleycove
Society. Member Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

VICTOR WENTWORTH ODLUM?® - .
Miiitavy hero, Much decorated for bravery and leader-
ship in both world wars. Enjoyed distinguished
careers in diplomatic service, business & publishing.

LLEWSLYN MADDOCK PARRY
Pioneer producer of documentary and TV films.
Recognized as the “father of B.C. film industry.”
Creator of “Littlest Hobo” TV series.

THOMAS THURMAN OLIVER

Much Joved minister Emeritus of Wes: Van United
Church. Initiated several important community organ-
izations, including the North Shore Counselling
Service.

ETTA ELIZABETH PATTERSON®

Contributed 40 years of community service. Awarded
the first Community Citizen Scroll by the West Van
Chamber of Commerce.

JAMES ALLEN PATTISON

Distinguished in business and community affairs.
Won wide respect for outstanding work as Chairman
of EXPO 86. Named businessman of Year '82, Entre-
preneur of year '86, Order of Canada "87.

_ BARBARA JOYCE RAE

Outaanding achievements in business. President,
Office Assistance (Canada) Lid., director on boards of
several others. Chancellor of SFU. General Chairman
United Way. .

MARGARET ANNE RAMSAY

Noted for dedicated community service including Girl
Guides, YWCA, United Way and World Relief.
Founding North Shore Information ‘and
Volunteer Centre.

DANIEL SEWELL®

Sport fisherman and businessman. Introduced herring
strip bait for salmon fishing. Pioneered use of air
cooled engines on pleasure boats.

JAMES SINCLAIR*®

Rhodes Scholar, educator, politician and businessman.
President Lafarge Cement of North America, Member
of Parliament 1940-58 and Minister of Fisheries.

MARY SABINA SMALL* : .
Tireless community worker for many years. Received
a citation and medal from the Municipality in 1967,
Good Citizen ‘67, Centeanial Medal '67.

GORDON APPLEBE SMITH - . :

Acclaimed artist, print-maker, water colorist. Won
Canada award at the Guggenheim International
Awards Exhibition. Two major exhibilions at

Vancouver Art Gallery.

aviation, business, community service, dance,
education, entertainment, film production,
graphic arts, journalism, land development, law,
military service, medicine, natural history,
politics, science and sports.

On behalf of the 75th Anniversary Com-
mittee and project coordinators, Chairman Jim
MacCarthy expresses thanks to all who partici-
pated in the 75 Achievers Awards and extends
congratulations to those who were selected for
Special recognition in this anniversary year.

They will be honored in a special commun-
ity television program and will be presented
with a Certificate of Recognition at a 75th
Anniversary Awards Reception in January.

ASHTON JAMES SPILSBURY

Pioneered_use of radio communication in navigation
on West Coast. Involved in search and rescue work.
Author of navigation text and noted artist.

ROBERT BERNARDSPRAY

" Successful careers in business,

and Served 12 years on Parks :
ine! B.C, Sports Halt of Fame, Legion Meritoriousi
Service Medal.

HAROLD LE BARON STRAIGHT

Former publisher Edmonton Joumal and managing
editor “Vancouver Sun. At the time the est
managing editor in Canada. Outstanding B.C. Athlete
ia 1930

RUTH FRANCES STOUT a“

A modest lady who has contributed over 40 years in
volunteer work with many commusity organizations.
Received Red Cross Medsl of Merit.

MARTHA GWENDOLYN STURDY :
Talented jewelry designer 2¢d business woman who
has achieved an interatjoal reputation. .

Vancouver “Entrepreneur of the Year” in 1956.

GEORGE SUART . :
Senior educator associated with SFU, BCIT ‘and
Capilano College. « Chairman, West Van School
Board. Executive positions in major charitable organ-
izations, 7 : nt
ELAINE BRENDA TANNER :

One of the finest woman swimmers in Canadian
history. Won seven medals at 1966 Commonwealth
Games; three medals at '68 Olympics. on

WALTER TEAROE . . aoe
Native son. | Elected alderman 1953 and returmed to
office for a total of 17 years. Worked vigorously for
pollution controls and modem sewer system.

RUTH HELEN THOMPSON _
Long record of community service including May Day
celebrations, Red Cross Corps, Hospital Auxiliary and
Seniors Cenise. Honoured by Girl Guides of Canada.
ETHLYNTRAPPt, es
Pioneer in field of radiotherapy trestment for cancer. '
Much honoured by ical colleagues... Donwted
Capilano River property to municipality for. park

*

| JOSEPHTROLL

Long time Horseshoe Bay businessman who parlayed
small fish and chip stand into successful restaurant
chain. Employer of 3,000 university students over the
years. . oo.

AGNES MARIE WATTS :
Single mother in 1919 who went into the working
world, An astute business woman whose generosity to
charities earned her the title “Telethon Angel.”

ALFRED WATTS ;
Prominent lawyer and Provincial Court judge sotized in
1981. - Served with distinction in- RCAF, Numerous
senior posts in Royal Catiadizn Legion.

LOUIS ALLAN WILLIAMS Sy.
MLA for West Vancouver-Howe Sound 1966-83, -
former B.C. Attommey-General and Minister of Labour.
Served on West Van Council and Parks Board.

RONALD EDWARD WOODALL ;

Prominent artist, adveriising executive.’ Creative
director for EXPO 86. Board member Emily Carr.
College of Art. Recipient of over 100 creative awards.

ANNA MARGARETTA WYMAN .
Internationally acclaimed dancer. Founder — Anna
Wyman Dance Theatre, Company has toured North
America and Europe. First Canadian company invited
to tour China,

JOHN STEADMAN YATES*

Early West Vancouver businessman and builder.
Served on Municipal Council and School Board and as
chief of volunteer fire brigade.

* Deceased