NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls will honour 46 individuals and corporate sponsors at the 42nd Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards. The fun event will take place at the Stamford Centre Volunteer Firemen's Association (S.C.F.V.A.) hall, located at Firemen's Park in Niagara Falls, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Members of City Council will be attending to celebrate some of the City's most dedicated volunteers.
This year, 27 individuals and 11 corporate sponsors will receive recognition for their outstanding volunteer contributions. In addition, special awards are granted to eight individuals who continuously demonstrate exceptional volunteer work. All award recipients are residents of the City of Niagara Falls or have made a significant volunteer contribution to the community.
A big thank you to all of the volunteers within the Niagara Falls Community. Residents can view this year's list of recipients on the City’s official website.
The City of Niagara Falls Volunteer Recognition Awards program is delivered annually by the Recreation Committee and the Culture Committee with the support of City Staff.
Special Award Recipients
BeNF Award – Bobbie Johnston and Randy West
The BeNF Award recognizes people who are proud to be a part of the fabric that makes up Niagara Falls and give back generously to fellow residents.
Barbara Frum Award – Firehall Theatre
The Stamford Collegiate Alumni Association Award in Memory of Barbara Frum is presented annually to an individual or organization that has enhanced our quality of life by their outstanding contribution to fostering and developing Arts and Cultural opportunities in Niagara Falls. Barbara Frum was a well-known and respected journalist, interviewer, and commentator in print, radio, and television.
Civic Pride Award – Wallace Friesman
This award is presented to those residents who demonstrate a genuine commitment to our community and help make the City a more excellent, cleaner place to live by making a difference in the daily lives of those who live in Niagara Falls.
Doug Austin Award – Tre Ford
The Doug Austin Award is presented each year by the Niagara Falls Review. The award goes to an individual who has significantly contributed to the local sports scene.
S.C.V.F.A. Environment Award – Renee Delaney from Small Scale Farms
This award is sponsored by the S.C.V.F.A. and presented by the Park in the City Committee to those citizens, groups, businesses, industries, or organizations residing or working in Niagara Falls. They have made a significant contribution toward the protection or enhancement of the City’s environment.
George MacPhail Award – Man A Mile Relay Race Team
This award is presented to an individual or organization that has displayed an outstanding volunteer contribution to Niagara Falls' recreation. The award is in memory of George MacPhail, a former Niagara Falls elementary school vice-principal and a long-time, dedicated member of the City of Niagara Falls Recreation Committee.
Senior Volunteer of the Year Award – Anita Smith
This award is presented to a senior resident, 60 years of age or older, who demonstrates a genuine commitment to our community through their volunteer work. The service that they provide goes well above and beyond and makes a significant impact on the community.
Youth Volunteer of the Year Award – Isabella Berardi
This award is presented to a youth resident, 21 years of age or younger, who demonstrates a genuine commitment to our community through volunteer work. Their service goes well above and beyond any volunteer service required by their school.
Individual Award Recipients
- Alyson Montovani-Ozaki
- Anastasia Krowchuk
- Anna Racine
- Audrey Fraser
- Bert Schertzing
- Bianca Marcella
- Breanna Kehoe
- Dan Carter
- Emily Hammond
- Geoff Allen
- Glenys Marno
- Ian Nicol-MacDonald
- Janet Devine
- Jean Smith
- Karma Cotton
- Katie Muirhead
- Lorriane Brown-Joyce
- Maria Caruso
- Mark Askeland
- Pam Farrell
- Pat Futino
- Pat Ward
- Rose Iannacchino
- Sam Boyle
- Sarah Morse
- Terry Thomson
- Tony Koluk
Corporate Sponsor Award Recipients
- Chippawa Lions Club, Greg Sims
- Costco, Kevin Secord
- Food Basics, Greg Shannon
- Jiffy Lube, Barry Allen
- Ontario Power Generation, Jennifer Grossi
- PenFinancial Credit Union, Kerry Ould
- Performance Plus, David Trotter
- S.C.V.F.A., Scott Pellow
- Stamford Kiwanis Club, Dave Wheeler
- Telus, Teegan Sirianni
- Walker Environmental Group, Lisa Arnold
For more information, contact:
Jeff Guarsci
Community Development Coordinator
City of Niagara Falls
(905) 356-7521 ext. 3341
[email protected]
