Submitted by Craig Dawson
Ron Dawson is a lifelong Londoner, business person, and retired Captain in The Royal Canadian Regiment. Over the years, Ron established multiple successful businesses in the manufacturing and property management sectors in London, and while business was the focus of his career, his community was always his priority.
Ron was recently presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers issued by the Governor General of Canada.
Ron has held an incredible number of volunteer positions on various boards and committees throughout the City of London. Just to name a few, at various points throughout the 80s and 90s, Ron sat on the boards of the Rotary Club of London, University Hospital, London Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and London Regional Art & Historical Museum. Ron has only recently retired from the boards of the Canadian Club of London, Diabetes Canada, and Junior Achievement, and these days is an active volunteer with Banting House.
“I am amazed and humbled. No one who does voluntary or community service looks for any reward nor award – it is just stuff that needs to be done,” says Ron. “I am especially honoured to be presented the award by Bill Brady, whose own volunteer service to London, Ontario and Canada, is legendary.” said Ron.
Ron’s humble generosity has surely touched thousands of lives through his philanthropy and volunteering is truly inspiring.
Congratulations Ron!
