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Award Presentations - 2024 ASVA Annual Conference

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2024 McIntosh Bulrush Award went to Sandi Benford, Mayor of South View and President of Lake Isle Aquatic Management Society.  Becuase of Sandi, the Lake Isle Aquatic Management Society (LIAMS) was formed in 2001 and she remains as President to this day.  The formation of LIAMS helped ensure that the work was being done in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way, with proper Water Act approvals.  Sandi dedicates countless hours each year to ensure that environmental approvals remain in place, that residents are educated about weed removal and lake health.  She has used her platform as Mayor to bring important awareness to lake health issues and even has been known to go door to door to discuss this important issue, throught her work with LIAMS and as Mayor.  This is vital in the Summer Villages as more people from Cities are moving or buying recreational properties in the summer villages and they often don't understand how their actions impact the lake.  Under Sandi's guidance and hard work, this organization has been pivotal in ensuring that property owners and lake users on Lake Isle have an enjoyable experience while respecting the short, medium, and long term health of their shorelines.

On behalf of ASVA, Congratulations Sandi!

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Shown in the picture L to R:  Sandi Benford and ASVA President, Mike Pashak

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2024 Life Membership Award went to Roger Montpellier, Councillor for the Summer Village of Val Quentin.  Roger has served as Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and Councillor for the Summer Village of Val Quentin over the years.  He has also served on two occasions on the ASVA.  He is known for his noteworthy services, public works, picnic table restorations, tree & brush work, project management, walking trails, shoreline initiatives, and so much more.  The residents in the SV of Val Quentin speak highly of Roger, saying he is always ready to give a hand, has great ideas and expectations.  Roger, when Mayor, had the best interests of the Summer Village at heart.  He is a great politician and deserves all the recognition and acknowledgement that comes his way.  He is very understanding to people for their needs and very tolerant and helps in any way he can.

On behalf of the ASVA, Congratulations Roger!





Shown in the picture L to R:  ASVA President, Mike Pashak, and Roger Montpellier


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