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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 Health Care award winner a lifeline for county's vulnerable youth

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner a lifeline for county's vulnerable youth

Youth Haven a vital resource addressing youth homelessness in our community
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner has spent over a century caring for our community

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner has spent over a century caring for our community

Kiwanis Club of Barrie recognized for its significant positive impact on local families
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner is a sustainability superstar

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner is a sustainability superstar

Clean Up Barrie is honoured for its exceptional environmental efforts
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner bridges generations through language

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner bridges generations through language

Jeff Monague has dedicated years to preserving the Anishinaabemowin language through his teaching, mentorship and voiceover work
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is a blooming success

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is a blooming success

Fleurish has come a long way since its humble beginnings
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is on a mission to share the joy of dance

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is on a mission to share the joy of dance

Chrissy Baxter has elevated the local dance community with her dedication and vision
Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Young Leader Award winner is a teen activist determined to make a difference

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Young Leader Award winner is a teen activist determined to make a difference

Nevaeh Pine is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and awareness
Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero award winner has dedicated decades to giving back in a big way

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero award winner has dedicated decades to giving back in a big way

Longtime volunteer Anja Rissanen is honored for her unwavering dedication to Sault Ste. Marie’s Finnish community
Community Builders Awards: Sports and Recreation award winner is empowering youth through athletics

Community Builders Awards: Sports and Recreation award winner is empowering youth through athletics

Tyler Belanger strengthens our community by fostering athletic development through Rebel Gym
Community Builders Awards: Elizabeth Mackinnon left a legacy of leadership, compassion and community service

Community Builders Awards: Elizabeth Mackinnon left a legacy of leadership, compassion and community service

This year’s Legacy award recipient was a constant surprise and inspiration to others