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By Sheila Phibbs
The Haldimand Press
FISHERVILLE—Haldimand County held the 19th Annual Recognition Night on October 17, 2019 at the Fishersville Lions Community Centre. The evening was a celebration of “the people who make Haldimand County a great place to live, work and play!” Mayor Ken Hewitt commended the almost 300 community volunteers in attendance for “daring to be vulnerable” as they generously give their time.
The first award of the evening was the Inspiration Award, which has only been presented on a few occasions for exceptional individuals. This year the honour was bestowed upon the late Ron Clark of Caledonia for “his incredible vision, leadership, generosity, and humility in volunteering and contributing to his community.”
Almost 40 nominations were made in 12 categories to recognize volunteer contributions to County festivals, events, beautification and recreation projects, and sporting activities.
Inspiration Award
Ron Clark
Wall of Fame Inductees
Caledonia Wall of Fame
Jim Harris
Gord Roberts
Dunnville Wall of Fame
Robert Culp
Haldimand County Recognition Awards (winners in blue):
Nominees for Heritage Haldimand Award
Canadian Drilling Rig Museum
Selkirk Memorial Gates Restoration Project
Wildwood Art Gallery and Studio
Nominees for Community Culture Award
Dunnville Community Theatre
Rosemary ‘Greg’ Hilton
Marion Nie
Nominees for Caring Haldimand Award
By the Willow Hospice Day Away Program
Dunnville Secondary School’s Relay for Life
Hagersville Food Bank
Nominees for Community Project Award – Small Projects (up to $10,000 budget)
Dunnville Horticultural Society – Floral Clock Rehabilitation Project
Dunnville Horticultural Society – Thompson Creek Park Heritage Tree Designation
Nominee for Community Project Award – Large Projects (over $10,000 budget)
Caledonia Disc Golf Project
Nominees for Community Festival Award – Minor Festival ( under 500 attendees)
Dunnville Shared Harvest’s Turnip the Beets Music Festival
V-Day Dunnville
Nominees for Community Festival Award – Major Festival
Caledonia Chili Cook-Off
Hagersville Santa Claus Parade
Nominees for Community Organization or Group Award
Cayuga Christian Fellowship
(The) Friends of LaFortune Park
Phoenix Youth Group
Nominees for Youth Volunteer of the Year
Andrew Poirier
Shaunasy Thomas
Mackenzie Visser
Chloe Wilson
Nominees for Volunteer of the Year
Bart & Stacy Barnes
Jenny Bryce
Warren Burger
Toni Hayes
Lori Ivanco
Paul McClinchey
Craig Peters
Bev Richert
Sporting Achievement Award Nominees
Haldimand Heat (Cayuga)
Kyle Chambers (Jarvis)
