August 1st, 2006
The Canadian Safe Boating Council made a posthumous presentation in honour of Robert Petitpas, past National Chair of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary. The presentation was made during the CSBC´s Annual Symposium held in Quebec City on September 21-23. The presentation was made to recognize the significant contribution of Mr. Petitpas to Boating Safety in Canada.
The National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) also awarded Robert the 2006 SAR Achievement Award. The presentation was made to Claudette Petitpas at Sarscene in Gatineau.