Hoyte named to Order of Jopo

A long-time supporter of Vernon Winter Carnival has been honoured for her dedication to the event.

Ruth Hoyte has been presented with the Order of Jopo, the highest honour that the Winter Carnival Society can bestow.

“Through the City of Vernon, it has been presented to visiting dignitaries, long time Carnival supporters, past chairmen and honoured cities around the world. All recipients have shown tremendous community spirit and commitment to carnival and the community,” a posting on the society’s Facebook page stated.

The society said Hoyte is a long-time board member and “constant cheerleader” for Carnival and the Greater Vernon community.