Owen Sound's Colleen Purdon has been awarded the Owen Sound YMCA Peace Medallion for 2015.
The award is handed out to individuals who have made their community a better, more peaceful place.
Purdon is former city councillor and a grass roots organizer. Her long list of contributions to Owen Sound include working to prevent violence against women and promoting a more inclusive community. Purdon accepted the award on behalf of all those who work toward peace.
"There's a whole community behind me that has worked with me for peace in our community so I think it's a wonderful honour but also important to thank all of them as well," says Purdon in an interview following the peace medallion presentation ceremony at the Y in Owen Sound.
Purdon promotes Owen Sound as an area to accept refugees from all over the world.
