Oakville announces 2016 Community Spirit Awards nominees

Oakville – The Town of Oakville is excited to announce the 38 nominees for the 15th Annual Community Spirit Awards.

Congratulations to the following individuals and organizations that have been nominated for their dedication and commitment to the Oakville community:

Access Award – sponsored by Access Abilities

  • Nicky Lawson
  • Donovan Roossien
  • Maple Grove United Church

Arts Award – sponsored by The Oakville Beaver

  • Patricia Carrasquilla
  • Marda McLean
  • Mary Rose and Wade Pitman
  • Dawne Rudman

Group Volunteer Award – sponsored by Town of Oakville

  • 100 Women Who Care
  • BusiWomen
  • Dossantos Family – Oakville Taekwondo Club
  • GE Power and Water Process Technologies
  • Mye Japanese Restaurant
  • Optimist Club of Oakville
  • Souper Kitchen Team
  • St. John Ambulance Dog Therapy Program
  • Suite Melody Care
  • The Tomato Ladies
  • Welcome Team Oakville Hospital

Heritage Award – sponsored by Genworth Financial Canada

  • Greg Munz

Individual Volunteer Award – sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant

  • Anna Armstrong
  • Leslie Ashworth
  • Reese Cooper
  • Doris Greening
  • Ana Hourahine
  • Thera Issawi
  • Laura Mang
  • Renato Medeiros
  • James Montague
  • Amalia Voicu
  • Amber Wyne
  • Chloe Zhou

Senior Award – sponsored by Town of Oakville

  • Fred Drews
  • Grant Foster
  • Pam Schwarz
  • Lorna Van de Mosselaer

Youth Award – sponsored by RBC Royal Bank

  • Kristen Ashworth
  • Matteo Esposito
  • Julia and Vanessa Silano

Winners announced June 8, 2016

The winners will be announced at the Community Spirit Awards ceremony and reception on Wednesday, June 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre located at 2302 Bridge Road. The 2016 awards are designed by local furniture and wood-working artists Joseph Bauman and Dayna Gedney.

Tickets for the event are available for $15 each through the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. Visit the Oakville Centre website or call the box office at 905-815-2021, Monday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no reserved seating for this event.

Visit the Oakville Community Spirit Awards page for more information.