County of Brant Celebrates Community Volunteers
On Tuesday, December 5th the County of Brant celebrated volunteers throughout our communities at a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre. Awards were presented to 52 community groups and individual volunteers.
“The volunteers throughout our communities give back in so many ways and we are incredibly grateful for them,” said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey. “From service clubs to sports organizations to individuals, we want to recognize how important these volunteers are and what they bring to the County of Brant. It's difficult to convey in one evening how much we appreciate all the wonderful people who volunteer their time and resources, we cannot thank them enough!”
The event, which took place on International Volunteer Day, provided the County of Brant with the opportunity to showcase not-for-profit community groups, minor sports associations, local clubs and individuals.
“We know the countless hours, and energy that these volunteers put in throughout the year,” said Stacey Ellins, Director of Parks and Recreation for the County of Brant. “The quality of life in the County of Brant is truly enhanced by the volunteers who provide opportunities to residents.”
In past years, the County of Brant Parks and Recreation team would recognize County of Brant recreation program volunteers at a certificate ceremony held at County of Brant Council chambers.
This year’s event was an opportunity to expand on the volunteers that were previously recognized and include those who run community-run recreational programs, services and events. The event will move to an annual format and include criteria in the recipient selection process.
2023 Volunteer Recognition recipients include:
- Brant Disc Golf Club
- Brant Pedalers and Paddlers
- Brant Tree Coalition
- Brant Youth Volleyball Club
- Burford Lions Club
- Burford Minor Hockey
- Burford Optimist Club
- Burford Youth Soccer
- Burford Figure Skating Club
- Equal Grounds Community Gardens
- Glen Morris Centennial Hall Volunteers
- Kindred Spirits Artisans of Paris
- Kiwanis Club Paris-Brant
- Mt. Pleasant Optimist Club
- Onondaga Community Hall Volunteers
- Paris 4 on 4 Hockey
- Paris Curling Club
- Paris Figure Skating Club
- Paris Horticultural Society
- Paris Lawn Bowling Club
- Paris Lions Club
- Paris Minor Hockey Association
- Paris Museum and Historical Society
- Paris Optimist Club
- Paris Ringette Association
- Paris Soccer Club
- Paris Senior Citizens Club #99
- Paris Tennis Club
- Paris Youth Softball Association
- Paris FC
- Pinegrove & Howell Community Centre Volunteers
- Scot-Oak Seniors
- Scotland Optimist Club
- South Brant Lions Club
- South Dumfries Figure Skating Club
- South Dumfries Historical Society
- South Dumfries Tennis Club
- St. George Garden Club
- St. George Lawn Bowling
- St. George Lions Club
- St. George Minor Ball
- St. George Minor Hockey
- St. George Soccer Club
- John Gilson – Pickleball Program Volunteer
- Jennifer Budd – Pickleball Program Volunteer
- George Kyle – Pickleball Program Volunteer
- Fred Winterbon – Pickleball Program Volunteer
- Linda Ogborne – County of Brant Volleyball Program Volunteer
- Dan Kreze – County of Brant Badminton Program Volunteer
- Trudi Collins – County of Brant Yoga Instructor Volunteer
- Luke Meiszinger –Brant Sports Complex Facility Operator Volunteer
- Jamie Lyons – Gaukel Memorial Community Centre Facility Operator Volunteer
Photos of this year’s recipients can be found online at www.brant.ca/Volunteer.