Recognition will be given to individuals, groups, or individual members of groups who have considered Gravenhurst their home and/or whose area of volunteerism and/or achievement has been nurtured in the Town of Gravenhurst. The achievement must be “OUTSTANDING” in nature and must have occurred at a scope beyond the local level. The volunteerism must also be “OUTSTANDING” in nature and can have occurred at the local level, or beyond the local level. An individual who has acted as a Good Samaritan may be nominated for an award. The nominee must be someone who acted in a manner on their own outside of work.
Community Spirit Awards
Watch for details about the Community Spirit Award nominations in 2027.
Past Recipients
Marion Purvis - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in your involvement and support in sewing pillowcases for Comfy Cases
Debra O’Rourke - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in your involvement and support in sewing pillowcases for Comfy Cases
Ralph “Bud” Leonard - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism and Leadership with Gravenhurst Lions Club for 40 years and the weekly work with the Salvation Army Food Bank
Kelly and Andy Warne - Rock Paper Scissors Co - In recognition of your outstanding Achievement Beyond the Local Level in your volunteer work overseas, founding the Blanket Squad and founding the Silver Hammer Fund
Cyndi Tryon - In recognition of your Act of Good Samaritan for going above and beyond for your community in collecting food, Holiday parades, hosting shows for Non-Profit Organizations and much more
Gary Mangos - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community, working relentlessly collecting containers for deposit and gathering funds for the betterment of animal welfare
Kaaren Brandt - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community for your work with Comfy Cases and Legacy Pillowcases
Kathryn Barr McGill - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through Rotary, Muskoka Fall Classis, G.A.P and much more
Mallory Silver - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through your involvement with Winter Carnival, becoming a Big Sister, and the Curling Club
Snowcrest Riders Snowmobile Club - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through maintenance of the 200km of trails in the area and being a key part of Winter Tourism
Trudy Gower - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through the Shoe Box program, volunteering with G.A.P and the Terry Fox Run
Yvette Anderson - In recognition of your Outstanding Volunteerism in the community through the Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary
- Tim Webb and Dave Campbell
- Gary Rolston
- Lynne Briden
- Jennifer Brunton
- Derek Schofield
- Bruce Dart
- Denis Ranque
- Jeremy Brackley
- Danielle Ryan
- Joe Hill
- Alain and Robbie Irvine
- Alana Robinson
- Paul Sass
- Wilma Brown
- Janis Bouchard
- Dr. Ardyn Todd
- Julie Charters
- Judy Humphries
- Ryde Community Co-op
- Elderberries Choir
- Margot Dunn
- Kathleen Powell
- Bill Olimer
- Shirley Cunningham
- Elias Trivett
- Doug and Laurie Wallis