Congratulations to Mike Douglas, Executive Director of Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) who received the King Charles III Coronation Medal recognizing his commitment to Public Service.
Mike was one of 34 local recipients honoured on March 5, 2025 at a special ceremony hosted by MP Charles Sousa at the Mississauga Golf & Country Club. Mike’s passion for the arts, as well as his enabling growth of the arts, building community, promoting local artists, and enhancing awareness of arts and culture in Mississauga, were the foundation of his nomination for this prestigious award.
Congratulations to Mike and all of the outstanding community leaders celebrated on this outstanding achievement, especially MAC Board Members: Ron Duquette (President), Jennifer Rabanillo (Director), and Councillor Stephen Dasko (Advisor) who also received the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal in March 2025.
Each Mississauga MP is hosting their own ceremony to recognize outstanding citizen contributions – among the honourees many long-time MAC members. including:
From Charles Sousa, MP Mississauga—Lakeshore:
Mike Douglas (Executive Director, MAC), Ron Duquette (MAC Board Member), Councillor Stephen Dasko (MAC Advisor), Mayor Carolyn Parrish (MAC supporter), Gil Moore (MAC partner), Chuck Jackson (MARTY Winner), Frank Giannone (MARTY Winner and MAC supporter), Asma and Arshad Mahmood (MARTY Winners and MAC supporters), Patti Jannetta Baker (MARTY Winner), Linden King (Former MAC Director), Slavica Bissylas (MAC Supporter), and the late Pieter Kool (MARTY Winner, MAC supporter).
From Charles Sousa, MP Mississauga—Lakeshore:
From Rechie Valdez, Mississauga—Streetsville:
Jennifer Rabanillo (MAC Board Member), Sandy Pitts (MAC member & arts leader)
From Peter Fonseca, MP Mississauga East—Cooksville:
Norma Faye Nicholson (MAC Member)
