During the Canadian Cancer Society鈥檚 Daffodil Extravaganza event held last weekend local residents Karen and Ray Dueck were presented with the Citizen of the Year award for 2011.

The couple were chosen as the recipients for their generosity in assisting seniors and others within the community.

Local resident Rhoda Anderson, who nominated the couple for the award said, 鈥淭hey are always assisting someone move, doing maintenance or doing yard work or for them. They offer rides to many and even transport seniors to Prince George for medical appointments.鈥�

Karen is treasurer and financial assistance volunteer for the Lakes District unit of the Canadian Cancer Society and Ray also volunteers for the society.

鈥淩ay is always available to do any fixing, moving or heavy lifting that needs to be done for the Relay For Life or in the office on a regular basis. He is always building something for a silent auction or fundraising.鈥�

Karen is also a hospice volunteer and is always baking or providing care and support for families going through troubled times, and in particular seniors who require assistance.

The couple continually volunteer their time at Tweedsmuir House, Heritage Manor and the Pines.

鈥淜aren and Ray are also responsible for many of the flower boxes and plants at Tweedsmuir House and they assist with activities, maintenance or anything that requires attention,鈥� Anderson added.