WEST Vancouver recently handed out its community awards for outstanding civic commitment.
The district recognized nine West Vancouverites for leadership and engagement in the arts, environment, and heritage.
Arts awards went to former Vancouver Art Gallery chairwoman and former West Vancouver parks and recreation commissioner Merla Beckerman.
Doug Macaulay, conductor and program director for the West Vancouver Youth Band, also picked up an arts award.
Environment awards went to Elspeth and Ray Bradbuy, Elizabeth Hardy, and John Nightingale.
The Environmental Protection Network and the Shoreline Preservation Society were also recognized with awards.
Rod Day earned the heritage award. The nominees were selected by West Vancouver residents with the winners chosen by the Community Awards Committee.
The awards were presented by mayor and council.
"These awards allow us to give something back to those who give us so much of their time and energy every day. It's our way of saying thank you for making our community a stronger place," said Mayor Michael Smith.
