Norfolk County announces 2023 Community Development Award Recipients

 

 

Norfolk County is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Norfolk Community Development Awards.

Norfolk County hosted the Community Development Awards Ceremony on the evening of June 8, 2023, at the Vittoria Community Centre. Award recipients, joined by Members of Council, County staff, and guests, were in attendance to celebrate the accomplishments and achievements of the award winners.

The 2023 Community Development Award recipients

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Community Design – Award of Merit
Bevco’s Fernridge Estates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding Community Design – Award of Excellence
Indwell’s Dogwood Suites

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental Sustainability Award
Charlotteville Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Norfolk Spirit Award for Agriculture
Sawaya Gardens

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thriving New Business Award
Wishbone Brewing Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Economic Excellence and Prosperity Award
Roulston’s Pharmacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Youth Leadership Award
Sarah Dolina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifetime Leadership Award
Jean Montgomery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Development Champion Award
Sue Downs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Residents were encouraged to submit their nominations through an online portal via Norfolk Count’s website from February 23 to March 19. 2023. The nominations were then reviewed, and recipients were selected by a committee made up of members of the public and Norfolk County staff.

“The awards are an exciting opportunity to celebrate success within our community and recognize the many great initiatives and champions in Norfolk,” said Mayor Amy Martin.

The Community Development Awards will become a biennial event, with awards scheduled for 2025. Residents will once again be invited to nominate a Norfolk County champion making a difference in areas including environmental sustainability, agriculture, or economic excellence, and recognize a youth or lifetime leader who is helping to enhance and improve the community.

The full listing of award categories and criteria is on the Community Development Awards website at norfolkcounty.ca/CDawards, and nomination forms for award submission and selection committee membership will be available starting in early 2025.