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. 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Volunteer Fair and Recognition Awards Information
The Town's Annual Volunteer Fair is a free event providing an opportunity for groups to connect with local residents looking to volunteer in the community.
2026 Volunteer Fair and Awards
Save the Date! This year's Volunteer Fair and Awards presentation will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Beaver Valley Community Centre.
Volunteer Fair: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Volunteer Awards: Beginning at 5:30 p.m.
2026 Award Nominees
- Beverley Smith
- Bruce Harbinson
- Heike Reck
- Denise Remus
- Camille McKinnon
- Harry Halton
- Maureen McDonnell
- Nova Browning Rutherford
- Events for Life
- Georgian Bay Loves Jamaica
- Goldsmiths Market & Bakery in partnership with Georgian Bay Fruit Growers
- Thornbury-Clarksburg Rotary Club
- Beaver Valley Agricultural Society
Volunteer Fair Exhibitors
In addition to the Awards Ceremony, the Town will host a Volunteer Fair where local community groups can meet with the public and discuss local volunteer opportunities.
- Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
- Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club
- Beaver Valley Outreach
- Blue Mountain Legacy Fund
- Blue Mountain Watershed Trust
- The Blue Mountains Public Library & Museum
- Climate Action Now Network
- Escarpment Corridor Alliance
- Events for Life
- Georgian Triangle Humane Society
- Girl Guides
- Grey Grannies
- Hospice Georgian Triangle
- Lions Club
- Marsh Street Centre
- Pollinate TBM
- Royal Canadian Legion
- Seniors Network Blue Mountains
- TBM Repair Cafe
- Thornbury BIA
- Victorian Order of Nurses
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.
2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Town of The Blue Mountains hosted the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards & Volunteer Fair on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, as part of National Volunteer Recognition Week.
Award Winners
The following individuals and organizations are the recipients of the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards:
- 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
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