The City of Pickering 2023 Civic Award Ceremony was held at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex to recognize the outstanding achievements of residents, community organizations and local businesses.
Winners are nominated by peers and residents for their contributions to the community, said a city statement.
The full list of recipients is listed below.
Special Citation Award: Cindy Adams
Bravery/Heroism Award: Kirk Davis
Lifetime Achievement Award: Ericka Heather Swaby, Gary Goswell, Myrna Picotte
Individual Volunteer Award: Alexis David, Larry Noonan, Margaret Shedden-Eskins, Pamela Spence
Service Group Award: Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women
Community Group Award: DARS, Pickering Pickleball Club
Amateur Sports Award: Curtis Cook
Youth Volunteer Award: Aydin Munawar, Charlie Wascher
Youth Leadership Award: Devi Mandir, Youth Group
Sustainability Award: Daniels FirstHome™ Pickering
Arts Awards: Katherine Catarino, Richard Rodwell
Heritage Award: MaxwelI Soundy, Rielle Lantaigne
Urban Design Award: Chestnut Hill Developments
Economic Development Award: Nelson Industrial Inc.
Local Business Award: Defend-it Legal Services, Building Blocks HR, Mr. Lube, Open Studio Art Cafe
Environment Award: We Grow Food
Accessibility Award: Omar Ha-Redeye