The Municipality of Port Hope celebrated citiens who have contributed to the betterment of the community during a pre-recorded online ceremony for the 2020 Civic Awards on Thursday night (May 13).
“There hasn’t been a more important time in recent history to celebrate and honour the good work being done by our citizens,” said Port Hope Mayor Bob Sanderson. “If this past year has taught us anything, it’s that we rely on our community to get us through some of the tough moments.”
Awards for the 33rd annual ceremony were presented in seven categories, including the Outstanding Citizen and Outstanding Youth awards, which were presented virtually to Barry Adamson and Jordan Mapley.
Adamson was recognized for his work in growing the Port Hope Agricultural Heritage Club, rejuvenating the Float your Fanny Down the Ganny event, and his volunteer contributions to many other events and activities in the community.
Mapley was recognized for her more than 600 hours of community service and contributions to extracurricular activities at her high school, all while maintaining an outstanding academic record.
Other recipients of the Port Hope Civic Awards include:
Agriculture
- Cindy Osland
Arts & Culture
- Arline Smith
- Miles Bowman
- The Farley Mowat Boat Roofed House Working Committee (Anna Lyn Baxter, Bree Nixon, Charles Wickett, Claire Mowat, David Pamenter, Jan Hill, Gord Thompson, John Mowat, John Shaw-Rimmington, Mary Shaw-Rimmington, Paul Godin, and Stephen Smith)
Community Service
- Kaitlyn Thompson
- Michael Yip
- Loretta Hu
- Nolan Finn
- Active Fit and Fun Exercise Program Volunteers (Phyllis Pecile, Louise Sirtonski, Colleen Budd, Betty Finnie-Hunt, Vicki Bobiash, Patricia Bylok, Victoria Meneilley)
- Tammie Staples
- Jennifer Mercer
- Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce Volunteers (James White, Betsey Price)
- Northumberland Fare Share Port Hope
- Port Hope Rotary
- I Love Port Hope Admin (Don McNeil, Katie Traugott, Jeff Lees)
- Capitol Theatre Volunteers (5 years of service: Eleanor Stanley, Betty McIntosh, Ricarda Renner, Vincie Spicoluk, Rita Zeran, Doris Buttar, Glenn Case, Joanne Aitchison, Elizabeth Stewart;
10 years of service: Ray Avery, Sadie Avery, Margaret Benns, Beverley Chrisomalis, Margaret Darrah; 15 years of service: Cathy Case; 20 years of service: Lorna Abrams; 25 years of service: Barbara and Peter Holton)
Inspiration
- Brandon Bliss
- Trish Dryden
- Paul Griffin
- Colleen Bulger
- Margaret McAulay
- Cathy Nevin
Philanthropy
- Papa’s Pizzaland Port Hope
- Adam Pearson
“This year’s Civic Awards reminds us that, even when there is turmoil, humans are still contributing to our community in ways that wow us everyday,” Mayor Sanderson said. “Congratulations to all of the nominees and award winners.”
VIDEO: 2020 Port Hope Civic Awards
