The Robert C. Lyall Community Award was created by Robert’s Grandchildren to honor their late Grandfather and to acknowledge others for their dedication and generosity to their communities.
The Robert C. Lyall award will be presented to an individual in recognition of their service work, their contributions to their community, and upholding the values of our organization “to enrich the lives of the Indigenous Peoples of Labrador”, as Robert Lyall did.
Robert was active in many different organizations; President of the Lion’s Club; President & Board Member of Labrador Friendship Center; President of Labrador Legal Service. He was also involved on several boards: Melville Native Housing; involved with the creation and establishment of the Labrador Correctional Centre; LIA Vice President; & OKâlaKatiget Society.
Robert is a life-time honorary member of the National Association of Friendship Centres, and on June 11, 1992, the Labrador Friendship Centre Building in Happy Valley-Goose Bay was named The Robert C. Lyall Building. Robert was also proud to be a Chapel Servant at the Moravian Church for more than 60 years, a task that he enjoyed to the fullest.
For his generous contributions to these organizations and associations, he received recognition from various provincial, national, and international associations:
• He was the proud recipient of the Queen’s Golden (2002) and Diamond (2013) Jubilee Medals
• He was the recipient of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador in March of 2020
Robert C. Lyall leaves behind some invaluable life lessons:
• Help those who are in need
• Be kind to people
• Love and support one another