Vernon Recreation Services is among the tops in the province at first aid.
The B.C. and Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society Canada hosted its annual general meeting in March, and as part of the meeting, a number of awards were presented.
Vernon Recreation Services has been recognized provincially for its efforts in first aid training for staff and in the community.
Recreation Services, through the Vernon Aquatic Centre, won the Affiliate Award for the Highest Participation in First Aid Programs in a community with a population between 20,000 – 50,000.
Deck leader Tina Naveri also received an award for teaching the most Leadership Candidates in the Thompson-Okanagan region.
Naveri obtained her National Lifeguard Instructor Certification in 2022 and has been teaching and assisting with a number of courses throughout the Thompson-Okanagan Region.
This is the third year that the Vernon Aquatic Centre has won an affiliate award and the first time Naveri has been honoured.
“These accolades speak to the dedication to safety and commitment well-being that is at the heart of our Recreation Services team,” said Vernon Mayor Victor Cumming. “Congratulations to the Vernon Aquatic Centre for their well-deserved recognition and to Tina Naveri for her exceptional leadership in teaching lifesaving skills.”
The Lifesaving Society Canada is recognized as Canada’s lifeguarding experts and one of the five leading agencies in providing first aid.
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