Lambton County marked its 175th anniversary Wednesday by thanking 27 people and groups who have preserved the area’s heritage.

Warden Kevin Marriott presided over the presentation of the Heritage Champion award winners announced in May.

Bill Dokter Masonry, for their most recent project involving the restoration of a
historic commercial building at 599 Broadway Street in Wyoming.

Charlie Fairbank and Pat McGee for their work in drawing attention to the oil history of Enniskillen
Township for over 50 years, engaging government, industry associations, media,
educational institutions and the community in preserving and celebrating
Lambton’s proud oil heritage.

Helen Danby, for her work in researching and recording the history of local
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (IODE) chapters, and as volunteer
Archivist for IODE Ontario.

Heritage St. Clair Committee, for their work in preserving and promoting the
storied history of St. Clair Township, including heritage advocacy, programs and
events, advisory support to the municipality, and community interpretive signage.

Lambton County Developmental Services, for their work on the restoration
and conversion of the former post office in downtown Petrolia to create
accessible, affordable housing and street front shops.

Marjorie Cumming, for her work in promoting the history of Brooke-Alvinston
and her work with the Lambton County Historical Society.

Mary and Paul Janes, for volunteering their time and talents to preserving the
heritage of Warwick Township through research, the scanning of old photos,
contributions to historical publications, and the development of video projects
celebrating local history.

Plympton-Wyoming Historical Society, for their dedication to the preservation
of the history of Plympton-Wyoming through the museum site and a variety of
community events and programs.

Ray Lloyd, for his work with the Lambton County Historical Society and his
passionate collecting to preserve the history of Lambton County.

Sydenham Antique Club, for their work in celebrating rural heritage in Dawn-
Euphemia through the annual ‘Grand Ole Power Days’ event.