For their commitment to creating safer communities by removing impaired drivers from the roads, eight members of the University of Saskatchewan's (USask) Protective Services team were honoured with the Van de Vorst Family Award.
This year's awards presented annually by MADD Canada in partnership with Linda and Lou Van de Vorst, who lost four family members to an impaired driver in 2016 were announced on Monday, Sept. 22 in Saskatoon. More than 190 officers from across Saskatchewan were recognized for their efforts in removing impaired drivers from the roads. The annual awards, now in the seventh year, are named in memory of Jordan, Chanda, Kamryn, and Miguire Van de Vorst, whose lives were tragically cut short in a collision caused by an impaired driver.
"Our officers are deeply committed to keeping our campus safe," said Brad Niven, director of Protective Services. "To be recognized alongside law enforcement professionals across the province is a tremendous honour and a testament to the dedication of our team."
The USask peace officers recognized are:
Gold Award (17+ impaired drivers charged): Corporal Amy Huebner, S/CST Lindsey Wesolowski
Silver Award (8-16 impaired drivers charged): Corporal Justin Durette, Acting Corporal Edgars Plostnieks, Acting Corporal Caitlinn Durette, Special Constables Joseph Than, Jordan Ferster, and Liam Emery.
The Van de Vorst Family Awards highlight the critical role Protective Services plays not only on campus but in the broader community.
The awards serve as both a tribute and a call to action, reinforcing the importance of vigilance and enforcement in preventing impaired driving tragedies.
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