Lyn Radford - RDC's 2019 Honorary Degree Recipient

Lyn Radford’s commitment to volunteerism and community building in central Alberta has been acknowledged by numerous organizations in our region. She was named Rotary Citizen of the Year in 2009, and has received the Mayor’s Recognition Award for Distinguished Voluntary Service in 2007 and the Alberta Centennial Medal in 2005. In her time on the RDC Board of Governors, Radford contributed significantly toward the vision we are now realizing as we inhabit the Gary W. Harris Canada Games Centre, transition into Red Deer University, and continue to host regional and national sporting events. In March of this year, Radford was honoured with the Lifetime Sport Achievement Award from the City of Red Deer for her decades of work in our community to promote and support sport at all levels.

Radford has been an essential cog in the wheel of community sports in Red Deer, since she arrived here more than 30 years ago. From her involvement with the Exelta Gymnastics club, ski club, Alberta Summer Games and the 2019 Canada Winter Games, Radford has long worked to provide opportunities and support for our region’s young athletes. In 1999, she helped to develop Alberta Sport Development Centre – Central, which provides necessary services and supports to emerging elite athletes, allowing them to stay and train in central Alberta.

Most recently, Radford served as board chair for the 2019 Canada Winter Games Host Society which brought visitors from across the nation to our city, including athletes and their families, coaches and fans. Radford’s extensive support for and participation with this once in a lifetime event stems from her commitment to inspire youth in central Alberta to get involved with sport. For this leadership, commitment and service, we’re proud to recognize Radford with an Honorary Degree in Public Service.

Red Deer College recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of social, cultural or economic development that have had an important impact on Red Deer College and/or the central Alberta region by awarding honorary degrees. The award honours outstanding achievement in diverse fields.

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