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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: Nature Barrie recognized as a pillar of our community

Community Builders Awards: Nature Barrie recognized as a pillar of our community

Group named Hall of Fame award winner for wildlife preservation and education efforts
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Community Builders Awards: Dawid 'LiftiD' Kumidaj is dedicated to keeping Barrie clean for future generations

Community Builders Awards: Dawid 'LiftiD' Kumidaj is dedicated to keeping Barrie clean for future generations

The first winner of the Environment Award tidies our streets and makes cleaning fun
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Community Builders Awards: Hailey Mills-Knapp helps students and educators thrive

Community Builders Awards: Hailey Mills-Knapp helps students and educators thrive

This year’s Education Award winner provides critical support in the special education sector at Simcoe County District School Board
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Community Builders Awards: Shelly Skinner is a changemaker dedicated to uplifting Black-owned businesses in Barrie

Community Builders Awards: Shelly Skinner is a changemaker dedicated to uplifting Black-owned businesses in Barrie

Shelly Skinner, the winner of this year’s Economic Development Award, is an advocate for social justice and economic well-being who brings passion, leadership and drive to everything she does
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Community Builders Awards: Barrie Public Art Committee inspires residents, connects community with the arts

Community Builders Awards: Barrie Public Art Committee inspires residents, connects community with the arts

This year’s Arts award recipient helps build a desire for artistic talent here in Barrie
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader is an avid environmentalist

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader is an avid environmentalist

Celeste Schoahs is eager to support community projects and drive local change
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Community Builders Awards: Phillip Pigeon is a dependable, enthusiastic Unsung Hero

Community Builders Awards: Phillip Pigeon is a dependable, enthusiastic Unsung Hero

This year’s Unsung Hero award winner has spent the last 20+ years volunteering with the local Red Cross
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Community Builders Awards: Sault Ringette Club dedicated to fun, fitness and friendship

Community Builders Awards: Sault Ringette Club dedicated to fun, fitness and friendship

This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner, the Sault Ringette Club, is the only established ringette association in the Algoma region
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Community Builders Awards: Jim McAuley’s entrepreneurial, philanthropic spirit lives on

Community Builders Awards: Jim McAuley’s entrepreneurial, philanthropic spirit lives on

Jim McAuley was integral to the establishment of the Soo Greyhounds
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Community Builders Awards: Tracy’s Dream alleviates financial burden on cancer patients

Community Builders Awards: Tracy’s Dream alleviates financial burden on cancer patients

Volunteers with Tracy’s Dream help improve quality of life for those facing cancer diagnosis
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