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Winners

We are thrilled to share the winners of the Community Builders Awards, designed to honour outstanding members of our community who help make our communities 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 our communities so special.

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

Community Builders Awards: Rotaract Club of Barrie wins Young Leader Award for impact on young people

Community Builders Awards: Rotaract Club of Barrie wins Young Leader Award for impact on young people

The club was recognized with a Community Builders Award for empowering young people to serve the community
Community Builders Awards: Mary-Anne Frith is this year’s Unsung Hero

Community Builders Awards: Mary-Anne Frith is this year’s Unsung Hero

Mary-Anne Frith is a fearless leader and unsung hero who works hard to make Barrie a better place for future generations
Community Builders Awards: Mind to Muscle transformative in sports development for local athletes

Community Builders Awards: Mind to Muscle transformative in sports development for local athletes

Mind to Muscle, the winner of the Sports and Recreation award, is dedicated to building a stronger Barrie through sports training and community engagement
Community Builders Awards: Barrie’s ‘million dollar man’ Will Dwyer named this year’s Legacy Award recipient

Community Builders Awards: Barrie’s ‘million dollar man’ Will Dwyer named this year’s Legacy Award recipient

Will Dwyer passed away in 2022 at the age of 96, but his legacy of giving lives on
Community Builders Awards: Dr. Chris Martin a beacon of excellence in health-care sector

Community Builders Awards: Dr. Chris Martin a beacon of excellence in health-care sector

This year’s Health Care Award recipient is a doctor who has made significant contributions to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
Community Builders Awards: Nikki Glahn creates powerful, long-lasting social change in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Nikki Glahn creates powerful, long-lasting social change in Barrie

The Hall of Fame Award recipient founded Barrie Families Unite in response to COVID-19, which has helped keep Barrie connected ever since
Community Builders Awards: Living Green Barrie recognized for over 30 years of environmental leadership

Community Builders Awards: Living Green Barrie recognized for over 30 years of environmental leadership

This year’s Environment Award Recipient is a non-profit organization with a legacy of climate action here in Barrie
Community Builders Awards: Angela Odusanya is a champion for local schools, ensuring a brighter future for our children

Community Builders Awards: Angela Odusanya is a champion for local schools, ensuring a brighter future for our children

This year’s Education Award winner is an advocate for play-based learning, fostering creativity in children and encouraging problem-solving and open-ended play
Community Builders Awards: Prodomax Automation receives award for community impact in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Prodomax Automation receives award for community impact in Barrie

Prodomax recognized with Economic Development Award for its contributions to local economy and commitment to fostering diversity in STEM
Community Builders Awards: Iain Moggach creates unique opportunities for artists in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Iain Moggach creates unique opportunities for artists in Barrie

This year’s Arts award recipient is a professional theatre producer, director and educator helping our local community of artists to thrive