A Windsor person is among 13 individuals accepting honours for exceptional volunteerism by the province.
Douglass Diet received a 2022 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship.
“I am delighted to present the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship to a remarkable group of recipients,” said the Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. “It is so important to celebrate the contributions of Ontarians who have improved daily life in their communities. Their stories illustrate such inspiring examples of good citizenship, an essential part of building caring communities.”
Diet started a nationwide campaign to include poppies on historically named street signs. The poppies are on street signs throughout Windsor.
He also coaches with the LaSalle Rowing Club, where he established a para-rowing program for athletes with disabilities.
Diet also serves on the boards of homeless shelters and has been honoured with the 911 Community Service Award.
