North Grenville’s Council is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Civic Awards. These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements by individuals and groups who have significantly impacted our community.
“On behalf of Council, we would like to congratulate the award recipients and thank them for the significant role they have played over the last year in contributing to the culture of caring and leadership that makes North Grenville so special,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “We would also like to thank everyone who took the time to nominate an individual or organization. North Grenville is very fortunate to have such motivated and talented volunteers who are committed to making our community a vibrant place to be.”
Council will be hosting the Civic Awards ceremony and reception on Thursday, March 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The event will provide an opportunity to come together and honour the achievements of the recipients.
“The Civic Awards are an opportunity for us to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions made by individuals and organizations in North Grenville. Each recipient has left a lasting mark on our community, and we extend our heartfelt appreciation to all,” added Deputy Mayor John Barclay.
The Civic Awards Program was established to recognize and honour the contributions and dedication of individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions to improving the quality of life for all those living and working in North Grenville. Since the program began in 2009, more than 71 individuals and 18 groups have been recognized for their efforts.
For more information, visit: www.northgrenville.ca/CivicAwards.
The 2023 Civic Awards were awarded to the following individuals and organizations:
Exemplary Work in the Community: volunteers or groups of volunteers who have made outstanding, long-term volunteer contributions in our community.
Adult: Katy Ferguson, Senior: Linda Carnegie, Senior: Cora Beking, Group: Community Living North Grenville.
Recreation, Sport and Leisure: volunteer efforts in the promotion, organization, sponsorship or motivation of sports, recreation and leisure pursuits for healthy and active living.
Adult: Noel Donnovan, Senior: Mitch Barsalou, Youth: Jordan Turcotte, Group: Jags Football.
Environment: volunteer efforts that relate to the protection, preservation, beautification, awareness and/or promotion of our local environment: Claude Smith.
Health & Wellness: volunteer efforts promoting healthy lifestyles, personal well-being, health and wellness: Connie Parson.
Seniors: volunteer efforts whose actions, commitment, service and community spirit has made a difference in the lives of seniors residing in our community: Sandy Guest.
Youth: volunteer efforts whose actions, commitment, service and community spirit has made a difference in the lives of youths residing in our community:
Adult: Jess Ross, Youth: Vaughn Verney and Kaleb Gibson, Senior: Bruce Wehlau.