The Drug Awareness Recovery Team awards Brian Skakun with the Bob Scott Award

Prince George City Councillor Brian Skakun is the recipient of the Drug Awareness Recovery Team’s (DART) 4th annual Bob Scott Award – “Making a Difference”.

This was during a dinner presentation, with special guests, Sara Lindsay, Stacey Nowak, Joel & Vince Scott (Bob Scott’s children) & Janice McCann (Bob Scott’s sister) presenting the award.

Skakun is a 57-year resident of Prince George, beginning his tenure as a City Councillor in 2002, and serves as a Director on the Fraser-Fort George Regional District Board.

He was also one of the first Directors on DART’s Board roughly 20 years ago.

UNBC’s Dr. Theresa Healy was the inaugural recipient of the award, with last year’s recipient being Shirley Bond.

The Bob Scott Award – Making a Difference is awarded to individuals, businesses, organizations or agencies that exemplify integrity, leadership and inspiration in contributing to the community.

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Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary Barrowcliff
Zachary is a news reporter for 94.3 The GOAT and Country 97 FM in Prince George. He began his reporting career in Williams Lake, B.C., where he spent roughly two years with Vista Radio stations before moving to Prince George in October 2024.

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