2024 Volunteer of the Year

Gerry Quarton is the City of Whitehorse Volunteer of the Year.

Quarton was nominated by Skills Canada Yukon for his 25-year commitment to Skills Canada Yukon. As the outgoing board of directors’ president and territorial technical chair for cabinet making, Quarton’s impact extends from founding Skills clubs to mentoring youth competitors.

“His dedication to promoting skilled trades and technologies, evident even in his daily attire by wearing Skills Canada t-shirts almost daily, exemplifies his passion for empowering Yukon’s youth,” his nomination reads.

Quarton was chosen from a list of 19 impressive volunteers from various organizations who were recognized at the event. This year’s nominees were:

Caolainn Finan (Whistle Bend Place)
Diane Billingsley (Cross Country Yukon)
Fran Nyman (Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club)
Gerry Brandt (BGC Yukon)
Gerry Quarton (Skills Canada Yukon)
Helen Rain (Women’s Auxiliary Whitehorse General Hospital)
Jo-Ann Gates (Tai Chi Yukon)
Mark Wesolowski (Copper Ridge Place)
Michael Dougherty (Yukon Anti-Poverty Coalition)
Mike McCann (Sport Yukon)
Nancy Thomson (Athletics Yukon)
Patricia McGarr (Hospice Yukon)
Patty Wallingham (Whitehorse Curling Club)
Sylvie Hamel (Yukon Cares)
Tamara Fischer (Yukon Rendezvous Society)
Tina Woodland (Food Bank Society of the Yukon)
Tyler Doll (Grey Mountain Lions)
Valérie Girard (Yukon Hospital Corporation)
Vladyslav Hryhorenko (Yukon Learn Society)

The City of Whitehorse has been celebrating its volunteer community since 1987.

“We are extremely fortunate to have residents who are so passionate about giving back. Their time and dedication allows organizations, activity groups, and events to thrive and grow in our city. Congratulations to Gerry Quarton and all of this year’s incredible volunteers for your continued efforts making our community a better place.”

Mayor Laura Cabott