John Howe from Squamish Search and Rescue was awarded the 2015 SAR Volunteer of the Year Award for his long time involvement in West Vancouver – Sea to Sky and his outstanding contribution in managing the April 2014 rescue of Christine Newman, who was resuscitated after being found unconscious in deep snow in a tree well.
Each year the Province of BC recognizes a select few volunteers for their outstanding contributions in the following six specialized categories: PEP Air, Emergency Social Services, Radio Communications, Road Rescue, Search and Rescue and Lifetime Achievement. This year, Howe was selected for the top award in the Search and Rescue category.
Howe has dedicated more than 28 years to Squamish and is currently President of the Squamish Search and Rescue Society and an active Search and Rescue Manager.
