Medemblik honors 40 years of volunteer work with Appreciation Medal for Peter Schouten
Peter Schouten (74) from Nibbixwoud receives the Waarderingsspeld from Medemblik for his four decades of voluntary work, improving village livability. His efforts helped save local venues like De Dres and supported schools, sports clubs, and community projects.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Peter Schouten (74), Nibbixwoud |
| Award | Waarderingsspeld (Appreciation Medal) |
| Years of Service | Nearly 40 years |
| Organizations | Stichting Nibbik-Uit, Nibbixwoud Village Council, St. Nicolaas School, tennis club ’t Woud |
| Key Contributions | Building management, maintenance, village auction, De Dres revitalization |
| Awarding Body | Municipality of Medemblik |
| Deputy Mayor Quote | "Peter is a volunteer you rarely encounter as a community." — Gerben Gringhuis |
The Municipality of Medemblik awards the Waarderingsspeld to recognize exceptional voluntary contributions that enhance local communities. This honor highlights the vital role volunteers play in maintaining social cohesion and infrastructure in villages like Nibbixwoud.
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Peter Schouten receives Waarderingsspeld from the Municipality of Medemblik
Peter Schouten (74) from Nibbixwoud is to receive the Waarderingsspeld (Appreciation Medal) from the Municipality of Medemblik. He is being awarded this distinction for his long-standing and multifaceted voluntary contributions to the livability of the village.
Schouten has been a volunteer in Nibbixwoud for nearly 40 years. He distinguished himself particularly with his knowledge of building management. Among others, Stichting Nibbik‑Uit, the Nibbixwoud Village Council, St. Nicolaas School, and tennis club ’t Woud could rely on him.
A Volunteer You Can Rely On
Within the Nibbixwoud Village Council, he played an important role. After the closure of the village café Entius, he worked to create a new home for residents and associations with De Dres. To ensure the budget for this was balanced, Peter helped set up the successful village auction.
As a board member of Stichting Nibbik-Uit, he also took care of the new construction and maintenance of De Dres. He resolved issues, organized maintenance, and held numerous consultations with the municipality.
Previously, Peter was a member of the board of St. Nicolaas School (1988–1994), where he was responsible for building management.
Deputy Mayor Gerben Gringhuis: “Peter is a volunteer you rarely encounter as a community. He works modestly, reliably, and with immense dedication. Thanks to people like him, a village like Nibbixwoud remains strong and connected. This appreciation medal is more than well-deserved.”