The Town of Caledon has announced the winners of its 2025 Civic Awards Program. The annual initiative that honours residents who have made a significant impact on the development and advancement of recreational sports, arts and culture, environmental leadership, and community and social services.
“Civic Award recipients exemplify what it means to give back to your community,” said Mayor Annette Groves in a news release. “Their dedication, leadership and passion for making Caledon a better place is inspiring. I invite all residents to join us at Caledon Day to celebrate these outstanding individuals who help shape the heart and soul of our town.”
The Civic Awards Program includes two broad categories, Volunteer Service Awards and Citizen Achievement Awards.
Here are the award winners:
Volunteer Service Awards
Community and Social Services
- Ted Barber
- Heather French
- Scott Goodfellow
- Helen Hydon
- Mary Juric
- Fintan Killeen
- Heather Mastine
- Lesley McCrimmon
- Sandi Nelles
- Joanna Oliver
- Toby Rasmussen
- Bob Romanyk
- Barbara Sarkar
- Evelyn Savichunas
- Lorraine Van Wagner
Sports and Recreation
- Chester Borscevski
- Gavin Cameron-Clarke
- Sandra Cation
- Sarah Cation
- Julie French
- Gunda Herzog-Gross
- Melanie Williams
Arts and Culture
- Valerie Mackie
Citizen Achievement Awards
Distinguished Citizen
- Mike Brunetto
- Sonia Gonzalez D’Alimonte
- Ken Hunt
- Mary Louise Learn
- Deirdre Sweetnam
- Dan Venafro
Community Champion
- Carole Whitehead
Winners were selected by the Community Recognition Task Force, a panel of five community volunteers with experience in local initiatives, who reviewed and evaluated all nominations and provided recommendations to council.
The award winners will be officially recognized and celebrated at Caledon Day on Saturday, June 14.
