Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award

Congratulations to Peter Russell, recipient of the prestigious Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award recognizes volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and contributions to heritage conservation for more than 25 years.

Peter is a world-renowned promoter of earth science and geological heritage in Canada. Peter was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the University of Waterloo’s Earth & Environmental Science Museum, The Reimer Family Mineral Gallery, and the new mining tunnel exhibit along with his contributions to the Waterloo Wellington Children’s Groundwater Festival. Thank-you for making our community a better place to live!