Eva James Award
Each year since 1999, the WOCRC has honoured one of our dedicated volunteers with the Eva James Award.
About the Eva James Award
The Eva James Award was designed to recognize a volunteer who best personifies the commitment and dedication exemplified by Eva James, a devoted, active woman who enthusiastically volunteered in our community for over 15 years. She passed away suddenly in 1995.
Eva was one of the key volunteers who helped to form and implement our community resource centre. She was a strong supporter of the Kanata Food Cupboard and devoted a lot of her time to helping them.
Eva seldom missed an opportunity to attend community events such as the Girl Guide Spring Tea or Canada Day celebrations in Kanata and Bridlewood.
In her capacity as City Councillor, in addition to her many volunteer endeavours, Eva seized every opportunity to enhance our community.
She was involved with the OC Transpo committee, establishing park areas, fighting for street intersections and safety among many other projects – big and small.
Tillie Bastien, 2025-2026 Eva James Award Recipient
Tillie — a volunteer whose story with us began in 2003 and has brightened our Centre ever since. From driving clients to appointments, to bringing joy to the Diners Clubs, to rallying real estate agents, family members, and even her husband to join the cause. Tillie doesn’t just volunteer. She builds community everywhere she goes. Her kindness, humour, and generosity have made a lasting impact on West Carleton seniors and on all of us at the Centre. We’re so grateful for her years of heart-filled service.
All Eva James Award Winners
The following volunteers have been honoured with the Eva James Award:
- 2024-2025 Jan Skora
- 2023-2024 Mary Shoup
- 2022-2023 Brendan Walsh
- 2018-2019 Lise Dorey and Thomas Clifford
- 2017-2018 Phyllis Powell
- 2016-2017 Richard Greene and Bob Hurry
- 2015-2016 Ruth Willsher
- 2014-2015 Atif Malam
- 2013-2014 Robert McGaraughty
- 2012-2013 Anne Marie Goodman
- 2011-2012 Brigitte Sharma
- 2010-2011 Doreen Reynolds
- 2009-2010 Terry Longhorn
- 2008-2009 Leona Spencer
- 2007-2008 Jean-Pierre Beaulne
- 2006-2007 Bruce Cairns
- 2005-2006 Judy Bowyer
- 2004-2005 J. Warner Eakins
- 2003-2004 Dave Anderson
- 2002-2003 Minoo Taherzadeh
- 2001-2002 Kerri Bjornson
- 2000-2001 Mary Nute
- 1999-2000 Trudy Muller
- 1998-1999 Dee Campbell