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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 demonstrates empathy in action

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner demonstrates empathy in action

Mathilde Gravelle-Bazinet’s vision led to the creation of Nipissing Serenity Hospice
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner has spent decades helping to improve North Bay

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner has spent decades helping to improve North Bay

Paul Cook has been instrumental in enhancing education, sports and safety in the community
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner is leading the way for green initiatives

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner is leading the way for green initiatives

Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay brings the community together to inspire positive change
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner is a shining example of leadership

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner is a shining example of leadership

Jay Aspin has been a pillar in North Bay’s education sector for decades
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is strengthening local agriculture

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is strengthening local agriculture

With new ideas and innovative technology, The Mnogin Greenhouse serves as a catalyst for economic growth
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is a champion for creativity and inclusivity

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Arts award winner is a champion for creativity and inclusivity

Jaymie Lathem is recognized for her exemplary involvement in the North Bay arts community
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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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