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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 Unsung Hero Award winner has quietly strengthened Orillia for over two decades

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero Award winner has quietly strengthened Orillia for over two decades

From housing to youth sports to the community foundation, this dedicated volunteer has helped shape a brighter future for all
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation Award winner is leading the charge for girls in lacrosse locally, nationally and beyond

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation Award winner is leading the charge for girls in lacrosse locally, nationally and beyond

Ryley Black is inspiring a new generation of athletes while making history in women’s box lacrosse
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Community Builders Awards: Fayne Bullen remembered for a lifetime of service, generosity and dedication to Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Fayne Bullen remembered for a lifetime of service, generosity and dedication to Orillia

From housing to human rights, Bullen’s quiet determination helped shape a more inclusive and caring community
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Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Health Care award winner brings comfort and care to Orillia’s doorsteps

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Health Care award winner brings comfort and care to Orillia’s doorsteps

From in-home care to youth grief support, Hospice Orillia meets every family with compassion and dignity
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner is setting the standard for lifelong learning

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner is setting the standard for lifelong learning

With programs that span generations and interests, The Office of Community Engagement & Lifelong Learning is transforming how Orillia learns, connects and grows
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner has dedicated his life to educating our community about the environment

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner has dedicated his life to educating our community about the environment

With over four decades of dedication to education and conservation, Bob Bowles has inspired generations to protect and preserve the natural world
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner shapes confident and compassionate learners through nature-based education

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner shapes confident and compassionate learners through nature-based education

'It’s great to know that even though we’re small, we’re having a big impact on the community, says owner of Oro-Medonte Forest School
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is honoured for her transformative impact on local businesses

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is honoured for her transformative impact on local businesses

Wendy Timpano has spent over a decade uplifting the local business sector through her leadership
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner warms the community one quilt at a time

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner warms the community one quilt at a time

The Orillia Quilters’ Guild has dedicated two decades to using their talents to better the community in what is a labour of love
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Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero award winner gives back to Burlington in a big way

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero award winner gives back to Burlington in a big way

Mary Dilly’s tireless commitment to helping others has transformed lives in our community
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