The 2014 Citizen of the Year has a new twist. Two very deserving citizens were honoured with the title – Jim Greenland and Dan Maher.

Mount Pearl’s 2014 Citizen of the Year Ceremony was held recently at the Reid Community Centre in partnership with the Kinsmen Club of Mount Pearl and in conjunction with 2015 Volunteer Week.

The 2014 nominees included: Joan Benson, Jim Greenland, Dave Lythgoe, Dan Maher, Gary Martin, and Keith White.

“The City of Mount Pearl has long been a better place to live because of the outstanding contributions by our many volunteers. The amount of community work that the volunteer sector co-ordinates each and every year is truly remarkable,” says Mayor Randy Simms. “Community organizations and volunteers such as the 2014 nominees continue to have a lasting effect on the citizens of our fine city!”

A news release from the city said Greenland has been a tireless volunteer in the community for many years. He was nominated by the Compass Shrine Club and the Father John B. Kent Council #6638, Knights of Columbus.

Greenland has been involved with the Frosty Festival for more than 15 years and served as chairman for six years.

Among his many other community activities, he has been a member of the board for the Children’s Wish Foundation for 23 years, with 10 years as provincial chairperson and nine years on the National Board.

Maher also has a long bio, having been involved in numerous community activities. He was nominated by the Provincial Referees Committee.

He currently serves on the Provincial Referee Committee and during 2014, he mentored many young officials in the Mount Pearl Soccer Association, Under 8 and Under 10 house leagues, as well as games in the metro area, Labrador City and Harbour Grace/Carbonear.

During 2014, he was chairman of the Special Olympics in Mount Pearl. He served on the Provincial Regional Leadership Committee and initiated a new young athletes program.