A long-standing community volunteer who has spent significant time and energy preserving Spruce Grove’s history is being inducted into the City’s Awards of Excellence program for 2025.

Sharon Acheson is being recognized in the Community Service category for her lengthy and significant volunteer service to the Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society (Ag Society).

“It’s a privilege to recognize and honour Sharon through our Awards of Excellence program,” said Mayor Jeff Acker. “Her work and dedication have had a significant impact on preserving Spruce Grove’s rich history and ensuring that key pieces of our past, like the Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator, remain standing in our community for generations to come.”

Sharon started volunteering with the Ag Society in 2017, where she worked to archive business records for the Alberta Wheat Pool grain elevator. Over the years, Sharon has organized and led several volunteer teams to help with archival efforts, including forming an extensive inventory system of donated items and the eventual creation of the museum display that remains in the back of the workshop today.

Sharon’s efforts have also involved digitizing all the museum’s paper records, ensuring that they meet industry standards for recording and sharing archival information. Thanks to Sharon and her team of volunteer’s diligence, the entire documentation of the Ag Society Museum collection is now complete.

Sharon currently serves as the Chair of the Archives, which are being moved to their new home in the Spruce Grove Public Library, a location that offers proper protection and environmentally appropriate conditions.

Sharon will be officially recognized during the Canada Day Ceremony at Jubilee Park on July 1. Community members are invited to attend.