Two local individuals are among 12 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal that recognizes “extraordinary work done by volunteers across the province.”

Derek Harrison, of Fort Qu’Appelle, has served on the executive board of the Lions Club for many years, including two terms as president.

He has also delivered Meals on Wheels for 30 years, driven local seniors to medical appointments in Regina, and is a core volunteer at the Fort Qu’Appelle Museum.

For over 70 years, Harrison has played the organ for St. John’s Anglican Church, acting as a choir director for many of those years.

Eileen Herman, of Qu’Appelle, has been a member of the Girl Guides of Canada for 37 years, and has served as a commissioner at the district, division and area levels.

Herman was also treasurer for the local library board for 20 years and has served as interim librarian when needed.

Herman has been active with the Anglican Church as treasurer and president of the women’s group, in addition to being a founder of the Qu’Appelle Historical Society.

They will be presented the medal at a ceremony at Government House in Regina on August 26.

The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal has been awarded to 228 individuals since it was established in 1995.

(Photo credit: Saskatchewan Government)