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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 Young Leader Award winner is a teen activist determined to make a difference

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Young Leader Award winner is a teen activist determined to make a difference

Nevaeh Pine is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights and awareness
Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero award winner has dedicated decades to giving back in a big way

Community Builders Awards: This Year’s Unsung Hero award winner has dedicated decades to giving back in a big way

Longtime volunteer Anja Rissanen is honored for her unwavering dedication to Sault Ste. Marie’s Finnish community
Community Builders Awards: Sports and Recreation award winner is empowering youth through athletics

Community Builders Awards: Sports and Recreation award winner is empowering youth through athletics

Tyler Belanger strengthens our community by fostering athletic development through Rebel Gym
Community Builders Awards: Elizabeth Mackinnon left a legacy of leadership, compassion and community service

Community Builders Awards: Elizabeth Mackinnon left a legacy of leadership, compassion and community service

This year’s Legacy award recipient was a constant surprise and inspiration to others
Community Builders Awards: This health organization is a lifeline of care and compassion for Sault's most vulnerable

Community Builders Awards: This health organization is a lifeline of care and compassion for Sault's most vulnerable

The Community Wellness Bus is a place where everyone feels valued and supported
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame winner is a conservation champion nurturing iconic views through its efforts

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame winner is a conservation champion nurturing iconic views through its efforts

Algoma Highlands Conservancy’s leadership and vision have helped to maintain and promote our region’s natural beauty
Community Builders Awards: Environment winner takes pride in nourishing our community

Community Builders Awards: Environment winner takes pride in nourishing our community

Harvest Algoma is a vital resource in supporting the city’s most vulnerable
Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education winner has been sharing her knowledge for over five decades

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Education winner has been sharing her knowledge for over five decades

Barbara Nolan’s leadership and enthusiasm for creating a positive impact has changed the lives of many
Community Builders Awards: Economic Development winner is a transformative force in the local business sector

Community Builders Awards: Economic Development winner is a transformative force in the local business sector

Nevin Buconjic, founder and past president of StartUp Sault, has elevated Sault Ste. Marie’s entrepreneurial spirit
Community Builders Awards: Arts winner breaking barriers in local music sector

Community Builders Awards: Arts winner breaking barriers in local music sector

Shane Erickson brings a unique spin to music and art