The Town of Kap handed out its second community recognition awards last night at the Civic Centre Auditorium. Twenty people were honoured in various categories from business, hall of fame, community builders and sports.
Town councillor and awards committee chairman Anne-Marie Leblanc says local residents do a great job nominating people for their accomplishments.
“I think it really represents our community. It represents our francophone community, our indigenous community, everyone and this is what Kapuskasing looks like,” she said.
Leblanc says she hopes this program will continue to grow.
“It’s in its second year and more awareness will create the opportunity for people to nominate people that are doing such wonderful things in this town that we call home that we love,” she added.
Here is a complete list of winners:
KEY TO THE TOWN – CLÉ DE LA VILLE
Gaston Grzela
(Retired Volunteer Fire Fighter and Entrepreneur)
HALL OF FAME –
Stella Arezza
(Terry Fox Run Top Fundraiser and Special Olympics)
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY CERTIFICATE –
Léon et Joanne Dubosq
(50th Wedding Anniversary)
MEDALLION FOR COMMUNITY BUILDERS –
Arts & Culture – Arts et culture:
John-Ivan and Emily Etherington
(Tamarack Birds – cultural heritage of Indigenous peoples)
Community Service –
Charlie Lebel, Al Carrière, Dave Losier
(Kapuskasing Flyers)
Anne Fournier & Marc Dumais
(Community Volunteerism)
Environment –
Selina & Jim Rogers
(Kap River Fams)
Health Care –
Claire Barriault
(Jody Blais Residence)
Donald Tremblay
(Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et région)
Leadership:
Mireille Dubosq
(Collecting funds – Hair-a-Thon Fundraising and Leadership)
Natasha Major
(Fundraising and Volunteering: Food Bank, Veterinary Recruitment
and Sensenbrenner Hospital Foundation)
Sports:
Naza Grant
(Competitive Weightlifter/Athlete)
Youth Leadership – Leadership des jeunes :
Adelaide Van Alstine
(Youth Volunteer 600+ hours)
Legacy –
Mayor/Maire Dave Plourde
(30 years of service on Municipal Council)
