The Chatham-Kent Civic Centre is seen in the file photo on September 22, 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)The Chatham-Kent Civic Centre is seen in the file photo on September 22, 2014. (Photo by Ricardo Veneza)
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Award ceremony to celebrate local volunteer 'Heroes' in CK

By Millar Hill
April 4, 2024 - 2:24pm

Those who make a difference throughout Chatham-Kent will be celebrated with a special event later this month.

The municipality has teamed up with CN Railway again for the second annual community recognition awards program, which will celebrate the contributions local residents have made throughout the region.

"Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community, and their contributions are invaluable. The Community Recognition Awards provide a platform to acknowledge and celebrate their tireless efforts," said Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff in a statement Tuesday.

Last year's recipients were nominated by municipal councillors across Chatham-Kent, but this year, community members were able to submit names of people they felt should be recognized.

Here is a list of the 2024 recipients: 

  • Mark Authier

  • Crystal Bilinski

  • Susan Thiessan

  • JP and Catriona Huggins

  • Cindy Brewer

  • Joe Pinsonneault

  • Dave Cameron

  • Virginia Smith

  • Brian Armitage

  • Henry Van Haren

  • Bruce Warwick

  • Walter Tomaszewski

  • Geri Ann Hughson

  • Tim Haskell

  • Heather Belley

  • Frank Parker

  • Christine Knights

  • Rafi Veettil

  • Peggy Pankrac

  • Greg Hetherington

  • Colin Poole

  • Michael Wright

  • Lynda Weese

The awards ceremony is set for April 24th and will include livestream in honouring these individuals.

You can find last year's list of honourees by clicking here.

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