Barb McCabe, known for her strong community involvement, has been named Gravenhurst’s Ontario Senior of the Year.
That is according to Heidi Lorenz, Gravenhurst Mayor, who made the announcement at the Gravenhurst Opera House on June 5 during the 40th annual Mayor’s Tea.
“On behalf of council and staff, I want to congratulate Barb on this well-deserved recognition,” Mayor Lorenz said. “We thank Barb for her significant contributions to our community. This award reflects her dedication, strong work ethic, and positive impact on Gravenhurst.”
Each year, local municipalities nominate an individual for the provincial award.
Officials say the town chooses its nominee based on public recommendations, adding recipients are people who have enriched a community’s social, cultural, or civic life.
According to town officials, council settled on McCabe after reviewing submissions due to her extensive volunteer work.
“Barb is a volunteer extraordinaire,” read one recommendation. “She never stops and works tirelessly for our town and community through the Rotary Club of Gravenhurst. Barb is currently past-president and has held many leadership positions within the club. She has championed work on many of our main projects including Rotary Rocks the Barge.”
Town officials say McCabe has been a member of the Rotary Club since 2000 and served on the Bingo Committee, as secretary on the Rotary Rocks the Barge Committee, and as chair of the Club Services Committee.
They add she has also been a vital part of the Probus Club of Gravenhurst. She was a founding member of the local club in 2002 and later served as president.
“Barb is not boastful or one to draw attention to all she does,” noted friends. “She works quietly in the background, supporting everyone else.”
