Dozens of Chatham-Kent (CK) residents were recognized on Thursday for their dedication to their communities.
The municipality celebrated those individuals at the fourth annual Community Recognition Awards.
"These are all residents go the extra mile and put their skills, effort, and time into making Chatham-Kent a better place for everyone," said Mayor Darrin Canniff.
The mayor extended his gratitude to all the award winners and their families as well as those who came out to honour them at the award ceremony.
"CK wouldn't be as amazing as it is without each and every one of you," he stated.
The awards were sponsored by CN Railway again this year.
"CN Railway is pleased to support the Community Recognition Awards and to celebrate the volunteers whose dedication and generosity make a meaningful difference in our community," said Daniel Salvatore, CN's Senior Manager of Public Affairs, Incident Management & Safety, Stakeholder Relations. "It's an honour to celebrate those who give their time and energy to support others and inspire positive change."
One of this year's recipients received the award posthumously. James Snyder, the first board chair of the CK Arts Council, passed away in February at the age of 73.
The other winners include:
• Derwyn & Kathy Armstrong
• Sheila Bateman
• James Benoit
• Randi Bokor Caron
• Steve Brent
• Amanda Brown
• Paul Brown
• Doug Buchan
• Sara Crombez & Amy Klinkhamer
• Jim & Jean Earley
• Joe & Jaclyn Faubert
• Jim Griffin
• Audrey Hind
• Gary Jenkins
• Sandra Kearney
• Brenda LaMarsh
• John Lawrence
• Frank G. Letourneau
• Jim Loyer
• Len Maynard
• Aline Middleton
• Judy Shea
• George Sims
• Dana Taylor
• Peter & Annie Timmermans
• Rob Vandersluis
• Sandra & John Van Raay
• Christal & Darren Wills
• Patricia Wright
• Russell Wright
