Bracebridge residents were recognized for their community contributions over the weekend.
On Saturday (Nov. 9), the town held its Community Recognition Awards in the Muskoka Leon’s Auditorium at the Muskoka Lumer Community Centre.
Officials say the event’s held to recognize residents for their valuable contributions to the community both through service and through sport.
The 2024 Community Recognition Award winners are:
Community Service Awards
- Pat Best, Bracebridge Seniors Achievement Award
- Evelyn Finlayson-Kelly, Bracebridge Community Arts and Culture Award
- Shawn Forth, Bracebridge Good Citizenship Award
- Shirley Gates, Bracebridge Senior of the Year Award
- Paul Hammond, Award of Merit
- Cathy Janke, Bracebridge Volunteer Service Award
- Zoe Janke, Bracebridge Young Volunteer Award
- Peggy Anne McLeod, Bracebridge Volunteer Service Award
- Nancy Thompson, Bracebridge Community Heritage Award
- Kalleen Turchet, Bracebridge Volunteer Service Award
- Marg Young, Christopher Todd Lang Accessibility Award
- OPP Auxiliary Bracebridge, Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award
- Muskoka Pioneer Power and Bracebridge Agricultural Society, Mayor’s Award of Excellence
Community Sports Awards
- Mel Dart and Alison Parsons, Bracebridge Community Coach of the Year Award
- Mary Jibb, Jim Quigley Memorial Athlete of the Year Award
- Muskoka Aquatic Club, Norm Harkness Memorial Team of the Year Award
Baseball Wall of Fame
- Mike and Brandy Fry, Builders
Mayor Rick Maloney congratulated all of the award winners for their achievement, adding this year’s honourees demonstrated exceptional dedication to the community and contributed to making Bracebridge a better place for all.
