by Jeff Colbourne
Northern News Services

NNSL (May 01/98) - Yellowknife's Eggenberger family has been named the recipient of the NWT Outstanding Volunteer Service Award.

Three generations of Eggenbergers were on hand for the award presentation this past Sunday morning at St. Pat's.

Mayor Dave Lovell, nominated the Eggenbergers for the award.

"This family has continually been active in volunteer activities throughout the region for decades. As a family, not only have they given back to the community but throughout their lives impressed upon their children the importance of such," said Lovell.

"All members commit to projects with energy and commitment. These works are not high in prestige and praise but are works that are quietly and competently completed. They have not required public kudos. It is for this reason they are exceptional."

The Eggenbergers' volunteer blood runs deep.

Albert is a member of the Yellowknife Seniors Society on the finance committee and organizer of seniors events.

He is a member of the Yellowknife concert band, volunteers his business for workshops for people wanting to go into business.

Albert's wife, Gladys, is president of the Yellowknife Senior's Society, volunteer driver for seniors to medical appointments and events at the Baker Centre. She is a volunteer at St. John Ambulance, divisional superintendent of the brigade in charge of juniors and cadets. She teaches first aid to 10-year-olds and is trained in casualty simulation for the brigade.

Gladys and Albert are also captains for the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Meals on Wheels team.

Garth Eggenberger is a volunteer coroner appointed by the GNWT. He is an organizer of major outdoor events, towing and constructing the St. John Ambulance and Yellowknife Swim Club to Carnival and Arctic Winter Games sites.

Wendy Eggenberger is a divisional officer with St. John Ambulance, teaching children first aid. She is a trained casualty simulator and is a coroner with the GNWT.

Jennifer is the youngest volunteer Eggenberger and has been with the St. John Ambulance for 10 years as a cadet.