Launched in 2022, the Town's annual Volunteer Recognition Awards event aims to celebrate and honour outstanding residents, community groups and organizations who work to enhance the quality of life in The Blue Mountains.
On this page:
1. Volunteer Fair and Recognition Awards Information
2. 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Award Categories and Past Winners
The volunteer recognition program recognizes individual volunteers and community groups in a specific category for their contributions to the community. One individual award and one group award is available per category unless otherwise stated.
2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Town of The Blue Mountains hosted the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, as part of National Volunteer Recognition Week.
Award Winners
The following individuals and organizations are the recipients of the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards:
- Arts and Culture Award: Beverley Smith
- Heritage Award: Beaver Valley Agricultural Society
- Sustainability Award: Bruce Harbinson
- Sports and Recreation Award: Denise Remus
- Blue Mountains Community Builder (Youth under 26): Camille McKinnon & Harry Halton
- Blue Mountains Community Builder (Adult 26+): Maureen McDonnell
- Outstanding Community Group Award: Events for Life & Georgian Bay Loves Jamaica
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