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    Nominations Open for 13th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards 

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    Midhurst/August 21, 2025 – The County of Simcoe is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 13th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards. Community members are invited to submit nominations recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made meaningful contributions to the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County. Nominations will be accepted until September 19, 2025.

    Over the past 12 years, the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) has hosted this event to celebrate the outstanding contributions of community leaders and champions who take decisive action to enhance the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County. Special thank you to our Gold Sponsor Honda Canada Mfg. for their tremendous and generous support. 

    Individuals and/or organizations/businesses can be nominated for the following categories: 

    ·        Immigrant Mentor 

    ·        Inclusive Housing Practices 

    ·        Service Excellence 

    ·        Small Business Owner 

    ·        Educator Excellence 

    ·        Youth Community Champion 

    ·        Ethnocultural Group 

    ·        Newcomer Inclusive Service Delivery 

    ·        Immigrant Artist 

    For more information on the upcoming Newcomer Recognition Awards and to learn more about the categories or complete the Online Nomination Form, visit Newcomer Recognition Awards. Application submissions should be submitted by September 19, 2025. 

    About the County of Simcoe 

    The County of Simcoe is composed of 16 member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.  

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