Wayne Campbell, broker at Sutton Group – Select Realty in Ingersoll, Ont. recently received the Ingersoll Citizen of the Year 2012 award.
A Realtor since 1978, Campbell has volunteered many hours with professional and charitable associations. He served as president of the Ingersoll Chamber of Commerce and is a long-time member and former president of the Woodstock-Ingersoll District Real Estate Board. Over the years, he also assisted various service clubs with fundraising projects.
Seventeen years ago, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and survived. As a thank-you to the medical system that saved his life and to assist other cancer victims, Campbell has dedicated significant time to raising money and awareness for the Canadian Cancer Society. In 2003, he was invited to co-chair Ingersoll’s first Relay for Life event. By June 2012, the Ingersoll Relay for Life had raised over $1 million.
In his acceptance speech at the awards ceremony, Campbell spoke about the need for individuals to get involved in their communities to make them vibrant and welcoming.
