Anne Macdonald contributed to a wide range of community endeavours. Her career of public service epitomized the important role of the community volunteer and the difference a dedicated and determined individual can make.

Mrs. Macdonald’s accomplishments include the establishment of Presentation House Arts Centre in North Vancouver, one of the finest community arts centres in the Province. She was also responsible for the preservation of St. John’s Church and giving it new life as a recital hall appropriately called Anne Macdonald Hall.

Anne Macdonald was an innovator. She founded the North Vancouver Arts Council and the British Columbia Arts and Crafts Fair.

As the first Executive Director of the Vancouver Community Arts Council she took a leadership role in a number of significant initiatives including the establishment of the Assembly of British Columbia Arts councils.

She also made a great contribution through membership in a wide range of boards and commissions ranging from the Senate of the University of British Columbia to trusteeship in the North Vancouver School District to the Board of Governors of the Canadian Conference of the Arts.

As an innovator and committed volunteer, Anne Macdonald served North Vancouver and the arts community of the Province exceedingly well indeed.