Tom Friesen (left) presents the Volunteer of the Year Award to Ian Bailey (right)
Ian Bailey was awarded Hike Ontario's Volunteer of the Year award during the Hike Ontario Annual Summit in London, Ontario, on September 23, 2023.
Ian is the President and Trail Maintenance Director of Thames Valley Trail Association (TVTA) and the club's representative on the Hike Ontario Board. Ian is a certified hike leader and, in line with his passions for the environment and community, Ian also actively volunteers for our local Kilally Meadows Environmentally Significant Area, Thames Talbot Land Trust and a local Health Centre community group.
TVTA's 50th Anniversary celebrations were combined with the Hike Ontario Summit weekend. Working with many dedicated volunteers of the TVTA, Ian's contribution to the memorable events earned him the Volunteer of the Year award.
Ian lives with his partner Bec, her daughter Andra and the "she wolf" Allie alongside the best ESA in London (you got it, Kilally Meadows!). Ian is blessed to have three wonderful kids, and three amazing grandchildren!