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    Town Announces Winners of 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards

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    The Town of The Blue Mountains is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards and extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the individuals and groups who volunteer their time to support the community.

    The Volunteer Recognition Awards acknowledges outstanding volunteers across different categories, highlighting diverse community contributions. The Town congratulates this year’s award recipients:

    • Sustainability Award: Jacob Proctor & Betty Muise
    • Sports and Recreation Award: Sarah Clarke
    • Blue Mountains Community Builder Award (Youth under 26): Parker Gordon
    • Blue Mountains Community Builder Award (Adults 26+): Pamela Spence & Tom Kennedy
    • Outstanding Community Group Award: 599 Garden Club & Thornbury Sparks/Ember Unit

    To honour this year’s recipients, the Town, in partnership with the Seniors Network Blue Mountains and Georgian Bay Youth Roots, will host a Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony and Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.

    Members of the public are invited to attend this free event to celebrate the contributions of award winners, connect with local organizations, and learn about volunteer opportunities within the community. The event runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the awards ceremony beginning at 5:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

    Please note that Exhibitor Applications are still being accepted for local organizations interested in participating in the Volunteer Fair. This is an excellent opportunity to shine a light on the important work of community groups and recruit great volunteers. Click here to learn more.

    The Town of the Blue Mountains looks forward to celebrating our community’s outstanding volunteers with you!

    For more information, please visit www.thebluemountains.ca/VolunteerAwards or contact:

    Community Services Department
    (519)599-3131 ext. 254

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