Pictured: Ronnie Illungiayok rewarded by the Hamlet of Arviat. 

A handful of staff at the Northern store in Arviat, NU were recognized for serving their community and being dedicated employees – especially during the trying times presented by the pandemic.

Recently, the Hamlet of Arviat recognized Northern employee Ronnie Illungiayok for being an essential worker. The Hamlet has been running this recognition program for about a year, selecting an essential worker in the community each month to receive a gift card. Illungiayok was the first Northern Store employee to receive this award from the Hamlet.

Pictured from left: Northern Arviat employees Irene Ahmak, Theresa Obszaski, and Darren Price are recognized for their committed service.

Northern also recognized its store employees for their service over the the years, presenting them with gifts of appreciation:

• Darren Price, store manager, for his 25 years of service,
• Irene Ahmak, store clerk, for her 10 years of service, and
• Theresa Obszaski, store clerk, for her 5 years of service.

“I was so surprised and happy to be recognized. I love working here, and the recognition made me smile,” said Price.