Top 7 Over 70 recipient Vera Goodman with gala host Dave Kelly in 2017
The first-ever Top 7 Over 70 gala received rave reviews from 800 attendees at the Hyatt Regency Calgary on Oct. 2, 2017.
Not only did the previously announced seven recipients receive their awards; organizers also had a special award — a Citation of Unique Merit — for 101-year-old Dr. Richard Guy, a University of Calgary mathematician who still lectures, mentors and fundraises.
A special video on each of the winners was shown at the event.
Photographer Christina Ryan captured dozens of shots from the gallery, as seen right here.
Al Muirhead and his band entertain gala attendees.Some of the recipients with Mayor Naheed NenshiMark Kolesar, president of Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society, and Diane Dutton.Alan Fergusson with Bonnie DuPontTop 7 Over 70 awardSix of the recipients with Mayor Naheed NenshiAmin Ghali, Mayor Naheed Nenshi, and guestsAl Fergusson with guestsThe recipients of the first Top 7 Over 70 awards.Al Muirhead with Dave KellyDon Seaman & Jim GrayVera Goodman with Dave KellyVera Goodman & Marjorie Zingle with Mayor Naheed NenshiSteve Allan presents award to Gerry MillerSteve Allan presents award to Vera GoodmanRecipients Richard Guy, Gerry Miller, Alan Fergusson and Don SeamanJim Gray presents award to Richard GuyJim Gray at podiumDon Seaman on stageHundreds of attendees helped celebrate the first Top 7 Over 70 awards.Amin Ghali with Mayor Naheed NenshiAl Muirhead on the stageMarjorie Zingle & Dave KellyMarjorie Zingle & guestMarjorie Zingle & guest.Marjorie Zingle & guestsMarjorie Zingle & guestsMarjorie Zingle & guestsMarjorie ZingleMarjorie Zingle receives awardMark Kolesar (Calgary Seniors’ Resource Society) & Lori Sigurdson, AB minister of seniorsRichard Guy on stageRichard Guy receives award from Jim GrayRichard Guy with framed photo of wifeVera Goodman & guestsVera Goodman & guestsVera Goodman
