NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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The County of Simcoe proudly celebrated its community champions last night at the annual Newcomer Recognition Awards, honouring outstanding contributions across 12 categories.
MCed by CTV Barrie’s Sarah Freemark, the awards ceremony took place at Tangle Creek in the Township of Essa, where award winners, partners and elected officials came together to recognize the vital impact these individuals have on our communities.
“The County of Simcoe is committed to fostering our continued growth as a vibrant and inclusive region,” said Warden Basil Clarke. “Congratulations to this year’s Newcomer Recognition Award recipients on their remarkable achievements. I’d also like to extend my gratitude to the committee, our generous sponsors, including Honda Manufacturing of Canada, and our staff for making this celebration of Simcoe County’s rich diversity possible.”
Chosen through an open nomination process that is overseen by a committee of community stakeholders, this year’s Newcomer Recognition Award honourees are:
- Career Mobility — Travis and Gaylene Hallyburton
- Culturally Diverse Workforce — The Breakfast House
- Ethnocultural Group — Innisfil Indian Association
- Immigrant Artist — Aanchal Nanavati
- Immigrant Mentor — Aradhana Julie Kumar
- Inclusive Housing Practices — A.G. Secure Property Management
- Newcomer Inclusive Service Delivery — Information Orillia
- Service Excellence — Palwasha Baqi
- Small Business Owner — Jaydee’s Market
- Teaching Excellence — Patricia Bradbury
- Welcoming Work Environment — Krown Barrie
- Youth Community Champion — Michaela Venter
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