Media Advisory

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, November 06, 2002

Brampton Safe City Celebrates 20 Years of Local Heroes

Brampton, Ontario – Members of the media are invited to join local dignitaries and community members for the Brampton Safe City Association’s 20^th Anniversary and Annual Awards Night Celebration. The evening gala will feature a look back at 20 years of community safety in Brampton and will feature the announcement of Brampton Safe City’s 2002 Community Safety Award Winners. This year’s award recipients include an impressive array of community members, organizations, and groups who have made significant contributions to safety in Brampton this past year.

This years award winners include:

Peel Living – Community Program Award for Neighbourhood Watch

The Brampton Board of Trade – Community Program Award for Business Crime Prevention

Mr. Vern Price – The Herman Hewgill Memorial Award for Seniors Safety

The Rotary Club of Brampton – The Community Partner Award for Safety

The Bramalea City Centre – The Business Partner Award for Safety

Mr. Bryan Dawson – The Doug Boudreau Memorial Volunteer Award

Mr. Larry Zacher – The Lifetime Achievement Award for Safety

Brampton Fire and Emergency Services and St. John Ambulance will also be presenting their own special safety awards as part of the evening’s festivities.

Date: Thursday November 7, 2002

Time: 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm (Media Opportunities)

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Dinner)

8:00 pm to 9:30 pm (Awards Ceremony)

Location: The Garden Banquet and Convention Centre

8 Clipper Court, Brampton

(Follow Biscayne Crescent - south of Steeles and east of Hwy.410)

For more information:

Please contact Paul Damaso, Brampton Safe City Association

Phone: (905) 793-5484; Cell at (416) 526-5419