Wrenford, November 5, 2024 — Mayor Danielle Okafor-Price today announced the recipients of the 2025 Mayor's Recognition Awards. These honours celebrate the residents, groups, and organisations who give their time and energy to make Wrenford a stronger, safer, and more welcoming place to live.
"Our city is built on the hard work and kindness of everyday people," said Mayor Okafor-Price. "It is a privilege to recognise those who step up to lead, volunteer, and care for our neighbours and our environment. Their work inspires all of us." The awards are chosen by the Mayor's Recognition Awards Committee from hundreds of nominations received across the city.
2025 Award Recipients
- Community Builder Award: Amina, a Kingfisher resident, for her work launching the neighbourhood food-sharing network.
- Distinguished Voluntary Service: Liam, a Benchlands resident, for over fifteen years of coaching youth hockey and mentoring at the Westbrook Community Arena.
- Environmental Stewardship: The Corvid Creek Community Garden, for transforming a vacant lot into a native pollinator habitat and urban farm.
- Fine & Performing Arts: The Tamsin College Performing Arts Society, for producing accessible theatre and dance showcases for local students.
- Youth Achievement: Maya, a Wildrye resident, for founding a peer-support group that helps newcomers settle into high school.
- Mayor's Special Award: Robert, a Fallsview resident, for his decades of service on local boards and his tireless advocacy for accessible parks.
The recipients will be celebrated at a special ceremony on December 12 at the Fallsview Arts Centre. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited, so early arrival is recommended.
Do you know someone who deserves an award? You can submit a nomination at any time through the online form or by emailing [email protected]. The annual deadline for the next cycle is May 31.
For more information about the awards, visit the official page. To read more council decisions and news, check the newsroom.