Born, Barbados, West Indies, 1941, Frank A. Maynard was educated at Combermere School (Barbados) and the Royal College of Music (London) before migrating to Canada. Following his graduation from Ryerson Polytechnic Institute and the University of Toronto, 1965, he entered the Ontario provincial service and rose rapidly to the rank of Supervisor, Administration, Department, Treasury and Economics. Hemoved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, 1969, as Director, Personnel Management, Department of Health and Social Development. Quickly establishing an enviable reputation as one of the most efficient administrators in the public service, Frank Maynard was appointed,1981, Executive Director, Administrative Services, Manitoba Health. Later that same year he was made Assistant Deputy Minister of Healthand from 1988 to his retirement, December 1994, he served as Deputy Minister in this department. Not withstanding the frequent change of governments and shuffling of cabinets, Mr. Maynard was one of the chief Civil Servants in the provincial Ministry of Health for more than 13 years. He was the first Black administrator to rise to such heights in Manitoba. Now president of the Population Health Institute of Canada, Mr. Maynard serves often as a consultant whose advice is much sought after by corporate businesses. [Photo, courtesy Frank Maynard]

Robert A. Brathwaite worked in construction and in carpentry before he immigrated to Canada, 1961. Born, St. Philip, Foulis Bay, Barbados, Robert felt that Canada was a land of opportunity and quickly adapted to his new environs by taking a job at Canada Packers, Toronto. Now retired, Bob has been a very active volunteer with St. John Ambulance since 1966. Today a Sergeant Major in this 900-year organization, he plans all ceremonial activities for the Toronto Branch. Married to a Barbadian, Bob is also the proud father of four children, all of whom have grown up and are currently contributing to the growth of Canadian society. A Knight of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, recognized in 1992 with the 125 Anniversary Medal celebrating Canada’s 125th birthday, a recipient of the 1977 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Medal, Robert Brathwaite received a very special award in 1999 for his many years of volunteer service. In part, the citation reads: “In recognition of your invaluable contribution to human welfare through your outstanding and dedicated volunteer service thereby enhancing the quality of life for fellow citizens.” The certificate, an annual award sponsored by the Volunteer Centre, Toronto, was presented to Robert, as viewed here, by the Honourable Hilary M. Weston, Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, April 19, 1999.[Photo, courtesy Robert Brathwaite]