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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 Hall of Fame award winner has built a legacy of friendship, culture and care

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame award winner has built a legacy of friendship, culture and care

The North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre has spent decades being both rooted in tradition and focused on the future of our community
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner is restoring the health of Lake Bernard and taking a stand against invasive phragmites

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner is restoring the health of Lake Bernard and taking a stand against invasive phragmites

The Phragmites Working Group Lake Bernard is recognized for years of hands-on work protecting local wetlands and wildlife
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner leads with heart and community spirit

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education award winner leads with heart and community spirit

Craig Nodwell’s tireless work inside and outside the classroom is helping shape the next generation of changemakers
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is a global leader rooted in local impact

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development award winner is a global leader rooted in local impact

Redpath Mining is honoured for digging deep to create jobs, support communities and build brighter futures
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Community Builders Awards: From classrooms to concert halls, this year’s Arts award winner has left a lasting imprint on North Bay’s cultural scene

Community Builders Awards: From classrooms to concert halls, this year’s Arts award winner has left a lasting imprint on North Bay’s cultural scene

Rosalind Zimbalatti has hit all the right notes when it comes to making music accessible for the whole community
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is empowering the next generation of changemakers

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is empowering the next generation of changemakers

Alida Tomasini is a bold teen leader helping youth bring their ideas to life in Orillia
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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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