The Town of The Blue Mountains has announced the winners of this year’s volunteer recognition awards
In a news release, the expressed its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the countless volunteers who devote their time and effort to support the community.
The following volunteers and community groups are this year’s recipients:
- Arts and Culture Award: The Arts & Culture Council
- Sustainability Award: Kathryn Robson
- Sports and Recreation Award: Bruce King and Val Jones
- Good Neighbour Award: Bill Abbotts
- Blue Mountains Community Builder (Youth under 26): Calvin Bell
- Blue Mountains Community Builder (Adult 26+): Cathy Smart
- Outstanding Community Group Award: Beaver Valley Outreach
In partnership with The Seniors Network, The town will host a volunteer recognition awards ceremony and volunteer fair to honour the recipients on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury.
Members of the public are invited to attend the awards ceremony from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., with a complimentary breakfast served to those in attendance. The volunteer fair will be hosted from noon to 2 p.m., giving the public time to meet with various community groups in the area to learn about volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.
More information on the volunteer recognition awards can be found here.
