Dr. Sarah Sheehan

Nominated for the A.K. Sculthorpe Award for Advocacy for her dedicated campaigning to save Hamilton’s St. Giles United Church

.

Dr. Sarah Sheehan has committed herself wholeheartedly to prevent demolition of the former St. Giles United Church, an iconic architectural beauty standing proud on Main Street in Hamilton. She has been able to attract a group of community volunteers to stand with her in this cause. Without a knowledgeable speaker and gifted writer who is able to lead and direct the campaign, nothing would have happened to oppose the slated demise. Efforts are continuing and strengthening and we can feel hopeful this building may be saved.

Sarah has the skills required to deal with those who have opposed efforts to save the church in a most admirable way. That is, she can withdraw from an outburst to reassess quietly and with dignity. Most people are not able to control themselves when confronted by unkind or nonsensical arguments in tough meetings and situations. She is soft-spoken and humble but her words are powerful.

.

.

.

.

.