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Community Spirit Awards

Contact Info and Submission Deadline

Community Awards Committee: 
Chair: Gord Durnan gorddurnan@gmail.com 
Staff Liaison: Shawna Patterson 705-687-3412 x 2129 or shawna.patterson@gravenhurst.ca 

Each nominator will be notified, indicating that their nomination has been received by the Committee. Individuals or groups who have been selected to receive Town of Gravenhurst recognition will be honored at a special presentation ceremony to be held at the Gravenhurst Opera House. 

Nominations will open again in 2025 - stay tuned for details

Submit completed nomination forms to the Gravenhurst Centennial Centre, Administration Office.

Email: shawna.patterson@gravenhurst.ca

or mail to:

Town of Gravenhurst 
Attention: Shawna Patterson
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3  

Past Recipients

Marion Purvis - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in your involvement and support in sewing pillowcases for Comfy Cases

Debra O’Rourke - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in your involvement and support in sewing pillowcases for Comfy Cases

Ralph “Bud” Leonard - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism and Leadership with Gravenhurst Lions Club for 40 years and the weekly work with the Salvation Army Food Bank

Kelly and Andy Warne - Rock Paper Scissors Co - In recognition of your outstanding Achievement Beyond the Local Level in your volunteer work overseas, founding the Blanket Squad and founding the Silver Hammer Fund

Cyndi Tryon - In recognition of your Act of Good Samaritan for going above and beyond for your community in collecting food, Holiday parades, hosting shows for Non-Profit Organizations and much more

Gary Mangos - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community, working relentlessly collecting containers for deposit and gathering funds for the betterment of animal welfare

Kaaren Brandt - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community for your work with Comfy Cases and Legacy Pillowcases

Kathryn Barr McGill - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through Rotary, Muskoka Fall Classis, G.A.P and much more

Mallory Silver - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through your involvement with Winter Carnival, becoming a Big Sister, and the Curling Club

Snowcrest Riders Snowmobile Club - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through maintenance of the 200km of trails in the area and being a key part of Winter Tourism

Trudy Gower - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through the Shoe Box program, volunteering with G.A.P and the Terry Fox Run

Yvette Anderson - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary

  • Tim Webb and Dave Campbell
  • Gary Rolston 
  • Lynne Briden 
  • Jennifer Brunton 
  • Derek Schofield 
  • Bruce Dart  
  • Denis Ranque 
  • Jeremy Brackley  
  • Danielle Ryan 
  • Joe Hill  
  • Alain and Robbie Irvine
  • Alana Robinson 

  • Paul Sass 
  • Wilma Brown 
  • Janis Bouchard 
  • Dr. Ardyn Todd 
  • Julie Charters 
  • Judy Humphries 
  • Ryde Community Co-op 
  • Elderberries Choir
  • Margot Dunn
  • Kathleen Powell
  • Bill Olimer
  • Shirley Cunningham
  • Elias Trivett
  • Doug and Laurie Wallis

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