Press Release: Township of Wellington North, Thursday, April 16, 2026.
ARTHUR – The Township of Wellington North Council is honoured to recognize Derek Moore as Wellington North’s 2026 Senior of the Year.
Moore was presented with the award at the Volunteer Celebration and New Resident Welcome event on Wednesday, April 15 at the Arthur and Area Community Centre.
For nearly 50 years, Derek Moore has quietly shaped community life in Mount Forest and championed the well-being of veterans far beyond the borders of Wellington North. A devoted volunteer and lifelong Legion supporter, Moore has helped ensure Mount Forest Legion Branch 134 remains a welcoming and vibrant community hub which supports youth organizations, fundraising efforts and service programs that benefit residents throughout Wellington North.
His leadership extended provincially through an extended term as Ontario Command president, where he advanced modernization, strengthened volunteer engagement, and supported veteran-focused initiatives, including the Leave the Streets Behind program for homeless veterans.
“Volunteers do not do the great things they do for the recognition, but rather to make their community better. Derek Moore is a prime example of that, however his contributions to our municipality and beyond is more than worthy of being recognized,” said Mayor Andy Lennox. “His compassion, steady leadership, and unwavering commitment to service have left a lasting impact locally and across Ontario. On behalf
of Council and the residents of Wellington North, I am honoured to recognize Derek as our Senior of the Year.”
