A dedicated CAO and community volunteer from the Town of Souris has won the 2025 Bruce H. Yeo Memorial Award.
Shelley LaVie received the honour at the recent Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM) Annual Meeting in the City of Summerside. The FPEIM award recognizes an individual for outstanding contributions to municipal government in Prince Edward Island.
LaVie has worked for the Town of Souris for 34 years – starting as events coordinator and accounting clerk in 1991, then becoming CAO in 2008.
The award nomination spoke to LaVie’s knowledge, skill, and commitment. “Her strategic vision and effective decision-making have played a crucial role in steering our town towards prosperity and growth,” said Mayor JoAnne Dunphy. “Shelley’s ability to navigate complex challenges and find innovative solutions has been instrumental in ensuring the efficient delivery of services to Souris’s residents.”
In addition to her service with the town, LaVie is known for her volunteering, professional development, and willingness to help others. “Shelley is an outstanding CAO, community member, and mentor to other staff in municipal governments in PEI,” said FPEIM President Bruce MacDougall. “We’re so pleased to recognize all she does to build her community and support others in municipal roles.”
LaVie said she was deeply honoured to receive the award. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many amazing, passionate, and hard-working individuals who have shared in the commitment to making our town a better place. Together, we’ve built a supportive environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. This award is not only a reflection of my personal efforts but a testament to the collective spirit of everyone I’ve had the pleasure to work with in Souris.”
| 2025 | Shelley LaVie, CAO, Town of Souris |
| 2024 | Councillor Ivan Gallant, Town of Kensington |
| 2023 | David MacAdam, former Mayor, Rural Municipality of Morel |
| 2022 | Geoff Baker, CAO, Town of Kensington |
| 2021 | Peter Meggs, former Councillor, Town of Cornwall |
| 2020 | late Ralph Thompson, former Commissioner on Land and Local Governance |
| 2019 | David Dunphy, former Mayor, Town of Stratford |
| 2018 | Councillor Terry Bernard, City of Charlottetown |
| 2017 | Mayor Clifford Lee, City of Charlottetown |
| 2016 | Late Wade Williams, former Deputy Mayor, Town of Georgetown |
| 2015 | Former Mayor Michael Farmer, Town of Stratford |
| 2014 | Deputy Mayor Stu MacFadyen, City of Charlottetown |
| 2013 | Chairperson Terry McGrath, Community of Hunter River |
| 2012 | Mayor Richard Collins, Town of Montague |
| 2011 | CAO Robert Hughes, Town of Stratford |
| 2010 | Chairperson Faye Fraser, Community of Murray Harbour |
| 2009 | Councillor Irene Dawson, Town of Cornwall |
| 2008 | Deputy Mayor Steve MacDonald, Town of Stratford |
| 2007 | Mayor Basil Stewart, City of Summerside |
| 2006 | Harry Gaudet, former Administrator, City of Charlottetown |
| 2005 | Dianne Dowling, Administrator, Community of New Haven-Riverdale |
| 2004 | George MacDonald, former Mayor, City of Charlottetown |
| 2003 | Brenda MacDonald, Administrator, Resort Municipality |
| 2002 | Mayor Gerald McCarville, Town of Kensington |
| 2001 | Noel Wilson, former Chairperson of the Community of Cardigan |
| 2000 | Kingsley Lewis, Provincial Public Servant |
| 1999 | George Likely, Provincial Public Servant |
| 1998 | Don Smeltzer, Executive Director, MMTDB |
| 1997 | Phil Wood, Planner |
This award is granted annually by the Federation of PEI Municipalities to a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Prince Edward Island who exemplifies an interest in a career in Public Administration, is majoring in Political Studies, and obtained the highest average in his/her previous year of study.
Award Recipients
| 2024 | Joshua Maduka |
| 2018 | Dustin Jewell |
| 2016 | Ross Grant MacEwen |
| 2015 | Christian Gallant |
| 2014 | Travis William Gordon |
| 2013 | Janet E. McQuaid |
| 2012 | Lindsay Handren |
| 2011 | Holly MacInnis |
| 2011 | Ian Ritchie |
| 2010 | Shelley Louise Cole-Arbing |
| 2010 | David L. Ellis |
| 2010 | Christina Ann Fontaine |
| 2009 | Timothy Joseph Cullen |
| 2008 | Susan Jayne Frizzell |
| 2007 | Mike Patrick Keliher |
| 2006 | Christopher W Gillis |
| 2005 | Lauren Heather Perry |
| 2004 | Stefanie Anne Moore |
| 2003 | Sjors Reijers |
| 2002 | Heather Cox Diamond |
| 2001 | Barbara A Mayhew |
| 2000 | Kent Myron Turner |
The Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park has received the 2025 Municipal Achievement Award from the Federation of PEI Municipalities (FPEIM).
“To say that the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park is active is an understatement,” said President Bruce MacDougall. “By promoting health and well-being, social connection, food security, inclusion, education, and emergency preparedness — the Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park shows exactly how municipalities build communities and quality of life in Prince Edward Island.”
The Municipal Achievement Award recognizes outstanding commitment to improving the quality of life of residents.
The award nomination spoke to Miltonvale Park’s commitment to “building a vibrant, resilient, and welcoming municipality where residents can thrive.”
The municipality’s activities have included community meals, grocery-box giveaways, a community garden, drum circles, drag brunches, outrageous bingo, car shows, concerts, workshops, seniors’ bus tours, children’s bursaries, holiday celebrations, exercise classes, trail and greenspace improvements, and warming-centre upgrades.
On accepting the award, Mayor Hal Parker credited councillors and staff for their work. “The municipal councils of Miltonvale Park, past and present, have been forward-looking and totally engaged. None of this is possible without our staff and volunteers, particularly our CAO. She has been here the longest and helps the municipality hold events and activities to benefit our residents, all while being fiscally responsible,” he said.
“This Municipal Achievement Award should be shared among all Miltonvale Park residents with pride.”
| 2025 | Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park |
| 2024 | Town of Kensington |
| 2023 | City of Summerside |
| 2022 | Rural Municipality of Tyne Valley |
| 2021 | No award presented |
| 2020 | No award presented |
| 2019 | No award presented |
| 2018 | City of Charlottetown |
| 2017 | Community of Hunter River |
| 2016 | Town of Stratford |
| 2015 | Town of Stratford |
| 2014 | No award presented |
| 2013 | Community of Tignish |
| 2012 | No award presented |
| 2011 | Community of Murray Harbour |
| 2010 | Community of Victoria, Town of Stratford |
| 2009 | Community of Kinkora |
| 2008 | Community of Miltonvale Park, City of Summerside |
| 2007 | Resort Municipality |
| 2006 | Community of Tyne Valley |
| 2005 | Community of Tignish |
| 2004 | Town of Kensington, Town of Cornwall |
| 2003 | Resort Municipality |
| 2002 | Community of O’Leary, City of Charlottetown |