The Town of the Blue Mountains recently announced the winners of its Volunteer Recognition Awards. The T-C Rotary Club would like to congratulate all the winners for their exceptional contributions to our great community.

We would like to especially recognize one the winners who has also been a valued member of our club for many years:

Blue Mountains Community Builder (Adult 26+): Linda Wykes

This award recognizes an individual in the 26+ year old age category who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the well-being of our community over a number of years. This award recognizes local champions who build communities and show us all what can be achieved with passion and determination.

Congratulations Linda!!! A most deserved recognition for all you have done for the TBM community over the years!

Extract from the Town of the Blue Mountains News

Town Names Winners of Volunteer Recognition Awards

Press Releases

March 19, 2024

The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to recognize the winners of the Volunteer Recognition Awards and extend sincere gratitude and appreciation to the countless volunteers who devote their time and effort to support the community.

The following Volunteers and Community Groups are this year’s recipients:

Arts and Culture Award: Judy Shield
Heritage Award: Royal Canadian Legion Beaver Valley Branch 281
Sustainability Award: Barry Tatchell & Stella Presthus Juhasz
Sports and Recreation Award: Jessica Elkins
Good Neighbour Award: Sarah Beveridge
Blue Mountains Community Builder (Adult 26+): Linda Wykes
Outstanding Community Group Award: The Marsh Street Centre

In partnership with The Seniors Network, The Town will host a Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony and Volunteer Fair to honour the recipients on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury.

Members of the public are invited to attend the Volunteer Fair from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm with a break at 5:00 pm for the Awards Ceremony. The Volunteer Fair provides the opportunity for the public to meet with various community groups in the area to learn about volunteer opportunities. Light refreshments will be provided.