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Community Builders Awards

Honouring the residents of Barrie who inspire all of us to reach our full potential

Nominations close Thursday, August 29.

The 3rd annual Community Builders Awards will be taking place in November 2024, celebrating the extraordinary individuals and organizations making significant contributions to our city.

Award winners will begin to be announced: November 2023

Award

Awards

Arts

The Arts award recognizes an individual or group that has significantly strengthened the artistic community. Their work has amplified the arts and contributed to the community’s growth and vitality.

Sponsored by

Moyle Rowley Wealth Management Group

Economic Development

The Economic Development award recognizes individuals or groups who have significantly enhanced the economic prosperity of the community through impactful contributions. These efforts may encompass leading and guiding committees, fostering the creation of social enterprises or new businesses, and executing essential infrastructure projects.

Sponsored by

Aerarium Group

Education

The Education award honours a student, educator, administrator or education advocate who has significantly contributed to the advancement of education in the community. This may include an outstanding teacher who has profoundly influenced the lives of their students, an administrator who has pioneered the establishment of a specialized program or an advocate whose efforts have driven lasting positive change within our local schools.

Sponsored by

Kiwanis Club of Barrie

Environment

The Environment award recognizes an individual or group for their meaningful and positive contributions to the environment, both man-made and natural. Their efforts may include private initiatives, such as designing an innovative energy-efficient home, or public projects, such as leading a re-greening initiative. 

Recipients share the common trait of demonstrating what is achievable in reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable development within the community.

Sponsored by

Kenny U Pull

Hall Of Fame

The Hall of Fame award celebrates an individual or group whose visionary efforts have had a profound and lasting impact on the community. Their significant contributions have enriched the fabric of the community, whether through the creation of transformative programs, initiatives or institutions (like festivals, parks or community centres).

Sponsored by

The Osborne Goddard Team

Health Care

The Health Care Award honours an individual or group that has made an exceptional and meaningful contribution to the health and well-being of the community. This award celebrates those whose dedication and impact extend beyond the ordinary, whether through providing outstanding care as a health care professional, demonstrating compassion and commitment in their practice or leading transformative initiatives that address critical health needs. 

Recipients may include individuals who have gone above and beyond their professional responsibilities, those who have championed innovative health care solutions, or leaders whose vision and efforts have established essential programs or services that significantly enhance the quality of life within the community.

Sponsored by

The Stride Clinic

Legacy

The Legacy award is a posthumous honour, celebrating the memory of an individual whose life and contributions have left a lasting and meaningful impact on their community, profession or cause. 

This award recognizes their exceptional achievements, visionary leadership and enduring legacy, acknowledging the transformative difference they made. By commemorating their profound contributions through either a living legacy or a legacy created through their passing, the award serves as a tribute to their enduring spirit, inspiring others to follow in their footsteps and continue the work of creating positive change.

Sponsored by

Pratt Homes

Sports and Recreation

The Sports and Recreation award is presented to an individual or group whose outstanding efforts have greatly enhanced the strength, vitality and spirit of sports and recreation within the community. Their impact could include inspiring others through exceptional coaching, fostering a passion for sports by establishing initiatives such as leagues or recreational programs or providing dedicated mentorship to teams or individuals.

Recipients of this award embody the values of perseverance, teamwork and sportsmanship, serving as role models who lead by example.

Sponsored by

Kempenfelt Windows and Doors

Unsung Hero

The Unsung Hero award celebrates an individual or group whose tireless work and/or volunteer efforts in our community seek to improve the lives of others. 

The recipient of this award exemplifies the spirit of generosity, compassion and civic responsibility, consistently going above and beyond to create a positive impact in our community, both now and for the future.

Sponsored by

Good Comfort

Young Leader

The Young Leader award recognizes an individual or group, currently under 25 years of age, who has demonstrated exceptional dedication to the community in one or more of the Community Builders categories. 

Recipients of this award stand out for their commitment to improving the world around them, whether through volunteering, advocacy, organizing events or leading innovative projects that address pressing community needs. They embody the qualities of leadership, compassion and resilience, inspiring their peers and setting an example for others to follow.

Sponsored by

Innovative Automation Inc.

2024 winners

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Community Builders Awards, designed to honour outstanding members of our community who help make Barrie a better place to work, live and play.

As steadfast champions of local, we strive to support and uplift our community and that most certainly includes the innovative, resilient and inspiring people who make Barrie so special.

These awards recognize the incredible achievements of ten local people, organizations or businesses in ten different categories.

Winners

  • Arts — Chrissy Baxter
  • Economic Development — Fleurish
  • Education — Jeff Monague
  • Environment — Clean Up Barrie
  • Hall of Fame — Kiwanis Club of Barrie
  • Health Care — Youth Haven
  • Legacy — Jack Garner
  • Sports and Recreation — Firebird Community Cycle
  • Unsung Hero — May Court Club of Barrie
  • Young Leader — Ihtisham Ahmed Rana

FAQs

What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must be a resident of Barrie for the past 5 years. For the Young Leader award specifically, the nominee must be under 25 years old.

*Please note: Village Media staff and sitting politicians are not eligible for nomination.

When is the nomination deadline?
The nomination deadline for 2024 is August 29.

When will the winners be announced?
The winners will begin to be announced in November 2024.

How do I submit my letters of support for a nomination?
You can upload your letters from the nomination form or you can email them to info@cbawards.ca.

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Sponsors

At The Community Builders Awards, we greatly value our relationships with our sponsors. Through close collaboration, we strive to develop a sponsorship package to meet your company’s exact needs.

Our tailor-made sponsorship opportunities are designed to address each of our partners’ marketing goals and brand exposure. Our events attract supporters and professionals who are appreciative to luxury products, brands and services. Sponsoring the Community Builders Awards is a creative answer to your marketing needs.

For information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

John Hammill
Regional Publisher
john@villagemedia.ca

2023 Sponsors

Bath Fitter Bill Gosling Outsourcing Braestone Horseshoe Valley Elegant Solutions Georgian College Georgian International Innovative Automation Inc. Kiwanis Club of Barrie Mortgage Wellness Simcoe Solutions The Stride Clinic Trans Canada Wood Products Remax Hallmark Peggy Hill Group Realty, Brokerage

Contact

Jasmyn Rowley
Director of Marketing & Communications, Village Media
jasmyn@villagemedia.ca

Abbas Homayed
Director, Community Relations, Village Media
ahomayed@villagemedia.ca