The Town is pleased to announce that local resident Gary Huber has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Province of Ontario Senior of the Year Award for the Town of The Blue Mountains.
Established in 1994, the Senior of the Year Award honours one outstanding local senior in each municipality in Ontario. The nominee must be over the age of 65 and have enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community.
Gary received the award from Mayor Matrosovs and Council at the June 2 Council Meeting. “In every aspect, Gary Huber has made a difference in the Blue Mountains. His volunteer spirit, his kindness and his passion for service has inspired us all,” said Mayor Andrea Matrosovs. “Gary has been a cornerstone of The Blue Mountains since he and his wife Claire moved to Thornbury in 1996. For many years, Gary served as the Chief Pharmacist and owner of Pharmasave here in Town, where he supported our residents with care, compassion and commitment. His continued dedication to the community in retirement truly stands out and makes him a worthy recipient.”
Mayor Matrosovs continued: “Gary is an active and enthusiastic volunteer and a proud member of the Lora Bay Golf Community. Through his involvement with both the Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club and St. George’s Anglican Church, Gary exemplifies what it means to give back. Whether it’s helping to organize popular community events like Lobsterfest, Fish Fry and the Plant Sale, or lending a hand with the Legion’s Canada Day Breakfast, Gary is always ready to pitch in. While you might see Gary at these events, perhaps it’s his work behind the scenes that is most inspiring. Gary devotes many hours of his personal time driving patients to medical appointments and cancer treatments on behalf of Home and Community Services. This transportation can be multiple days a week, to locations as far as London and Toronto. Gary will drive the patient to their appointment and wait until they’re able to be transported back home. This can mean full-day commitments making sure these individuals get home safely in his own personal vehicle. ”
A video of the award presentation is available on the Town’s website. To learn more about the Ontario Senior of the Year Award, please visit Province's website.
For more information, please contact:
Andrea Matrosovs
Mayor
(519) 599-3131 ext. 406