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Know someone who is making Orillia a better place? Tell us about them!

Nominations now open for the third annual OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards program
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Winners of the 2024 OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards / Connor Earl

There are countless dedicated community members working to make Orillia a better place. 

We want to hear about them!

Nominations are now open for the third annual OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards, a program which honours outstanding individuals and organizations who contribute positively to our city.

The awards recognize exceptional achievements in the categories of Arts, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Hall of Fame, Health Care, Legacy, Sports and Recreation, Young Leader and Unsung Hero. A full description of each category can be found here.

Open to all residents, businesses and organizations in Orillia and Lake Country, the Community Builders Awards serve as a platform to spotlight those who often work tirelessly behind the scenes, fostering positive change within the community.

Nominations are open now until Thursday, February 20. You can learn more and nominate someone for the Community Builders Awards here.

We look forward to reading about the remarkable community members who have helped build Orillia into the special community we call home.

OrilliaMatters is proud to make a difference in our community by highlighting extraordinary individuals and organizations with our Community Builders Awards, a foundational piece of our OrilliaMatters Cares program

The OrilliaMatters Cares team's mission is to create meaningful change in Orillia - and inspire others to do the same.