After 53 years with Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, Stephen Roznowsky clocked out in January of 2022—but his real work never stopped.
A tireless volunteer, he’s been the backbone of the Dauphin R.I.D.E. program for 25+ years and the driving force behind the local Terry Fox Run, helping raise over $70,000.
From feeding students through the Food for Thought program to lending a hand at the Watson Art Centre, Stephen is everywhere. He holds an honorary lifetime membership with Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival and has spent 48 years volunteering at the Winnipeg Folk Festival—with no plans of slowing down.
Retirement? Sure. But Stephen’s passion for giving back is still full speed ahead.
"I still have energy to give to the community and it makes me feel good," said Roznowsky. "I pick and choose things that I enjoy doing, I have fun. I get the chance to meet different people and spend time with them. There's a very tight-knit of incredible volunteers in our community and I'm thrilled to be a part of it."
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Stephen also volunteers at Dauphin's Countryfest and earlier this month, Stephen was on hand at Credit Union Place and was recognized for all of his incredible contributions. He was presented with the “King Charles III Coronation Medal” created to recognize select Canadians for their contributions to this country and their communities.
Stephen was presented the medal by Member of Parliament, Dan Mazier.
"It was a total surprise, I had never even thought this was going to be about me when I was called down to the ice," said Roznowsky. "My mouth was probably open right down to the ice."
The Dauphinite says the community is an extremely special place and while he doesn't volunteer to be recognized, it's always a nice touch.
"It was very special. I am still pinching myself, not quite believing that it actually happened," ended Roznowsky. "I look more for the camaraderie, not the recognition. Someone went out of their way to fill out my name and all the forms, that means a lot to me and thank you to whoever did."
Stephen Roznowsky—a hometown hero with a heart of gold, dedicated to making Dauphin and beyond a better place.
