Fred Macklin Memorial Award
Man of the Year

Award History

Fred Macklin served Kelowna in many ways throughout his life.  He was the secretary treasurer of School District #23 from 1956 to 1974 and from 1976 to 1984 he was a City of Kelowna Alderman.  Fred Macklin was also seconded by the Ministry of Education to consult on education finance for two years.  He was chairman of many organizations including the Kelowna Parks and Recreation Committee, Labour Relations Board, the City Transit Management Committee and the BC Transit Council of BC.  He was also Director and Chairman of the Public Employees Council of BC.  Fred also served as the Honourary Treasurer of the Okanagan Regional Library Board. 

Fred passed away in 1984.

Award Criteria

Awarded to a man in recognition of his overall outstanding contributions to the well-being of the city of Kelowna. 

Past Recipients of the Award

2010 - Thomas Budd
2009 - Vern Neilson
2008 - Ron Rubadeau
2007 - Walter Gray
2006 - Ian Graham
2005 - Steve Tuck
2004 - Ken Campbell
2003 - Mel Kotler
2002 - Clarence Johnson
2001 - Peter Nahirnak
2000 - Walter Hut/Bren Witt
1999 - Tom Smithwick

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