Algoma Public Health inspector Kara Flannigan has been named a winner of the 2018 National Sanitation Foundation International Food Safety Award.
The $1,000 award, recognizing dedication, commitment, inspiration and leadership, was disclosed last night to members of the local board of health.
It's presented in partnership with the Environmental Health Foundation of Canada.
"Kara was nominated based on many factors – passion inside and outside work, length of commendable service, ongoing efforts made to the community in helping find ways of diverting foods destined for waste to those who could benefit," said Dr. Marlene Spruyt, APH's medical officer of health and chief executive officer.
She'll share the award this year with another nominee.
Other NSF International Food Safety Award winners have included:
- Angela Bernoski, director of quality assurance and food safety, Piller’s Fine Foods
- Tom Graham, director, national inspection division, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ottawa
- Heather Gale, executive director, CanadaGap
- Randy Huffman, chief food safety officer, Maple Leaf Foods
- Marilyn Allen, Food Allergy Canada
Also taking place last night, the board approved a $14.4 million 2018 Algoma Public Health budget for mandatory programs and services, up 2.7 per cent from 2017.
The budget includes a 0.5 per cent municipal levy increase and a $200,000 contribution to a reserve fund.
No changes are planned in current service offerings to clients within the District of Algoma for mandatory cost-sharing programs.