Buy-A-Net Chairman, James Brown receives Distinguished Citizen Award

Buy-A-Net Chairman, James Brown was honoured as a First Capital Distinguished Citizen during Canada Day’s civic ceremony in Kingston, Ontario.

Presented by Kingston Mayor Harvey Rosen, The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes outstanding citizens for achievements over a lifetime and having a positive impact on the community.

“James Brown, of Brown’s Fine Foods, has championed causes including the Boys and Girls Club, H’Art Studio and the St. Lawrence College Foundation, First Nations literacy and education with the XO One Laptop Per Child in northern fly in communities as well as Museum of Health Care at Kingston.”

Mr. Brown devotes his time to help young people, and his passion has extended oversea to Africa. “One can only imagine what these kids could accomplish if given half a chance.” James Brown.

Buy-A-Net is proud to have Kingston’s Distinguished Citizen as an essential volunteer. Congratulations James!