It has been announced that Standardbred Canada member and horse insurer Glen Smith has been named the recipient of the 2016 Joe Fletcher Memorial Award for Rural Citizen of the Year.

News of the honour comes courtesy of an article by the Flamborough Review, which states that Smith will be presented with the award during the Celebration of Rural Excellence banquet at the Binbrook Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 4.

The piece explains that Smith was nominated by the Rockton Agricultural Society, and that his work with Merit Insurance, his efforts to help the community, and his help with the local farming industry were key to him being chosen for the honour.

“It’s emotional for me, I do it because I love to do it. I love being involved knee-deep helping kids, any charities, church – anything in the community,” Smith was quoted as saying.

To read the Flamborough Review article in its entirety, click here.

(With files from the Flamborough Review)