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The Jack McKenzie Memorial Award was first presented by the Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout in 1992 and is presented annually to a local resident “in recognition of selfless dedication to the community and its people”. The award is in memory of the late Jack McKenzie, an outstanding volunteer who, for many years, served on a wide variety of committees and organizations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack arrived in Sioux Lookout in late 1950. He was a salesperson for Swifts. Even though his job required substantial travel, he soon became involved in many volunteer activities in Sioux Lockout. In 1958 Jack and wife Mona opened McKenzie Shoes. They operated the store until 1973. All the while continuing their volunteer commitments in the community.

 

Jack was a member of the board of the YMCA, a member and Chair of the Public School Board, served on Town Council, the Hospital Board, and Community Centre Board, the Church Council of St. Andrew's for 23 years, serving as Chair and Secretary during that time, chair of the Board of the Muriel Boyle Centre (forerunner of the  Dryden Sioux Lookout Association for Community Living, the Sarah Vaughn Library Board, charter member of the Sioux Lookout  Isolated Community Association, later knows as the Drayton Local Services Board, and a faithful Rotarian and Past President of the club.