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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: This year’s Young Leader award winner is a standout athlete and role model

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is a standout athlete and role model

Blythe Wieclawek, a first-year student at Harvard, motivates others to reach their full potential and is a 'strong leader'
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Unsung Hero award goes to Bruce Duncan

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Unsung Hero award goes to Bruce Duncan

'Not only is Bruce the hardest working person I know — he is also one of the kindest,' said food bank official
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Isobel Hill has dedicated decades to supporting youth in the sport
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Community Builders Awards: Remembering Michael Jones and his influence on the culture of Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Remembering Michael Jones and his influence on the culture of Orillia

This year’s legacy award recipient was a talented and creative leader
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

The CMHA Simcoe County provides essential support for the community
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame recipient serves as a beacon of hope for our community’s most vulnerable

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame recipient serves as a beacon of hope for our community’s most vulnerable

The Lighthouse team proves their unwavering dedication to helping others each and every day
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner proves the power of grassroots activism

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner proves the power of grassroots activism

Green Orillia continues to work hard to improve the community’s quality of life
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Community Builders Awards: Laura Lee Matthie brings her passion for music to the classroom each day

Community Builders Awards: Laura Lee Matthie brings her passion for music to the classroom each day

An enthusiastic and driven music educator is this year’s Education award recipient
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development Award winner is a leader in fostering growth in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development Award winner is a leader in fostering growth in Orillia

The Mariposa Folk Festival is a prime example of community building year after year
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is known as a ‘bright light’ in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is known as a ‘bright light’ in Orillia

Leslie Fournier is the creator and driving force behind the much-loved public art initiative, Streets Alive Productions
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