Congratulations to our 2009 Community Spirit Awards Winners!
Back row, left to right: Dora Mugambi, Young Achievers of Halton (Group Volunteer Award); James Valitchka (Youth Award); Todd and Trent Courage (International Award).
Front row, left to right: Barbara Savage (Heritage and History Award); Sybil Rampen (Arts Award); Doug and Shirley Walmsley (Senior Award); Sensi Jonathan Kenney (Individual Volunteer Award); Catherine Kavassalis (Enviornmental Award).
Congratulations to all of this year's Community Spirit Award nominees: Arts Award - Sponsored by Oakville Beaver
Recognizes an individual or organization who, through their volunteerism, has contributed to nurturing and enhancing the arts in Oakville.
- Dr. Charles Demuynck
- Britta Martini-Miles
- Sybil Rampen
- Barb Weis
Environmental Award - Sponsored by Tim Hortons
Recognizes an individual or organization whose outstanding voluntary contribution of environmental stewardship has helped to enhance or protect Oakville's environment.
- Catherine Kavassalis
- Anne Nasato
Group Volunteer Award - Sponsored by Sun Life Financial
Recognizes a group of three or more individuals who have come together to volunteer their time towards a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Activities or events can benefit all ages.
- Lakeshore Woods Newsletter Committee
- Oakville Banks
- United Way of Oakville Training and Consulting Services
- West River Rink Crew - Steve McCulloch and Dan Williams
- Young Achievers of Halton
Heritage and History Award - sponsored by Genworth Financial Canada
Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding contribution to Oakville's Heritage and History by aiding in the preservation and celebration of Oakville's natural, built and cultural heritage.
Individual Volunteer Award - Sponsored by Paradiso Restaurant
Recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well-being of Oakville residents of any age group.
- John Christie
- John Flynn
- Pam Damoff
- Carol D'eath
- Caroline Janisch, German Language School
- Deanna Jones
- Sensei J.R. Kenny from Canadian Martial Arts Centre
- Sue Lindstrom
- John Raynor
- Uwe Roeper, German Language School
- Tanya Rumble
- Alison Sigal
- Anne Smith
- Donna Starkey
- Nancy Williams
- Barry Wylie
International Award - sponsored by EllisDon
Recognizes an individual or organization who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to an international initiative or project.
- Todd and Trent Courage (Courage Brothers Polar Bear Dip)
- 10th Oakville Rangers (Girl Guides of Canada)
Senior Award - sponsored by Sunrise Senior Living
Recognizes a senior (65 years and older) or group who has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community during their retirement years.
- June and Don Ashwell
- Shirley and Douglas Walmsley
Youth Award - sponsored by RBC Royal Bank
Recognizes a youth individual or group (18 years and under) who has made positive contributions towards enriching Oakville's quality of life.
- Nashwa Khan
- James Valitchka
