Accomplishments

About Janice

Janice was raised on a third‐generation family farm in Manitoba’s Interlake and has made Winnipeg her home for 35 years. With a desire to learn about different lifestyles and cultures, her travels have taken her to Nepal, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong,...

Clothes minded

Photo Credit: RUTH BONNEVILLE / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Thanks to the Winnipeg Free Press for this article. Clothes minded Appreciation for attire of global cultures a gateway to acceptance By: Romona Goomansingh     Posted: Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 When Catherine, Duchess...

Janice has been recognized with a wide range of prestigious awards for her community work prior to being elected.
Presidents’ Council Award – Manitoba School Board Association

Presidents’ Council Award – Manitoba School Board Association

2014 – Nominated by the Pembina Trails School Division Board of Trustees, Janice received this award for her exemplary service and outstanding achievement, innovative thinking, personal initiative, and lasting and pervasive impact in the field of public education....

Queen Elizabeth II Gold Jubilee Medal

Queen Elizabeth II Gold Jubilee Medal

2012 – Janice received this award for her outstanding and exemplary contributions to her community.   “Janice has the ability to translate a vision into reality – and the tenacity that keeps the team on target.” David Kaisaris Chair, St. Norbert BIZ...

Premier’s Volunteer Service Award

Premier’s Volunteer Service Award

2012 – Janice received this award from the Premier of Manitoba for her contribution to the quality of community life.   Conten“Janice is one of the only people I know who has been asked by all three Provincial political parties to represent them in the St....

YMCA‐WYCA Woman of Distinction Award

YMCA‐WYCA Woman of Distinction Award

2012 – Janice received this award for her unique contributions to the development of others in our community – in the category of Wellness, Healthy Living and Recreation.   “This ability of taking an idea and getting it on the ground is a rare quality that...

Active School Champion Award

Active School Champion Award

2012 – Janice received this award for her outstanding commitment and work in developing Active and Safe Routes to School in her community.

Re‐Fit Centre’s Healthy Living Award

Re‐Fit Centre’s Healthy Living Award

2008 – Under Janice’s leadership, the Winnipeg Trails Association received this award for encouraging healthy, active living across Manitoba.