Nanaimo city council has voted to honour a long-time community volunteer with the Patron of the City award.
Council made the decision at a closed meeting on Oct. 20 to recognize Brian Cornborough for his decades of volunteer service.
Cornborough has volunteered with the Nanaimo Cancer Society and the Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign since 1990. He is also involved with Nanaimo and District Youth Soccer, the Nanaimo Lions Club, the Nanaimo Citizens on Patrol Society, the Vancouver Island Exhibition board and security team, the Nanaimo Minor Softball Association and Crime Stoppers Central Vancouver Island, where he serves as president. He is also vice-president of the Crime Stoppers of B.C. board.
“People like Brian, who give so selflessly of themselves, represent the best of Nanaimo. Over the past 35 years, he has touched countless lives with his kindness and dedication. Brian, thank you for being such a bright light in our community, and for being a true patron of our city,” said Mayor Leonard Krog.
Cornborough is the 10th recipient of the Patron or Companion of the City award. Council will present the award to him at a meeting in December.
