Contacts: Gary King, CAO Press Release J. Murray Jones, Warden The Corporation of the County of Peterborough For Immediate Release Date: May 20, 2015 To: Representatives of the Media From: Sally Saunders, Clerk Subject: 2015 Peterborough County Recognition Award Winners Announced May 20, 2015 - Peterborough County Council announced the 2015 Recognition Award Recipients at its May 20, 2015 Regular Council Meeting. Warden J. Murray Jones stated: “Peterborough County Council is very proud of the accomplishments and contributions that our County residents make every day. The 2015 recipients will be recognized at the 2015 Recognition Awards Ceremony which will be held on Friday, May 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Buckhorn Community Centre”. Accessibility Recognition (One County-wide Award) - A group, individual or business who has contributed to accessibility improvements within the County of Peterborough. Asphodel-Norwood Asphodel-Norwood Public Library Board Acts of Heroism (Unlimited awards) - Individuals will have had to display bravery in the face of personal risk, injury or death, at an incident that took place either in the County of Peterborough or was to the benefit of a County of Peterborough resident and which action did not occur while the individual was acting in his/her professional capacity while on duty. Asphodel-Norwood Margaret Perry Agricultural Leadership (One award per municipality) - Any individual or farm enterprise is eligible to be nominated in this category. Factors that will be used to assess the nomination will include such items as innovations, agricultural promotion and the recognition brought to the County through its operation. It may include involvement in agricultural organizations. Leadership in the agricultural community will also be considered. Asphodel-Norwood Mona Humphries Cavan Monaghan Velan Farms (Kevin Morton and Randy Morton) Otonabee-South Monaghan Edgar Cornish Selwyn Allan, Linda and Kevin Kidd (Allin Farms) County Court House, 470 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3M3 Phone: (705) 743-0380 or 1-800-710-9586 Fax: (705) 876-1730 Business Leadership/Entrepreneurial Innovation (One award per municipality) - This award will consider new and successful initiatives of both new and established businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the County of Peterborough. Businesses or individuals who have demonstrated excellence in the promotion of tourism within the County of Peterborough are also eligible under this category. Asphodel-Norwood Dave’s Under the Hood (Dave Mountenay) Cavan Monaghan Steelworks Design Inc. (Don and Rhonda Barnet) Douro-Dummer The Greenhouse on the River (Elyn and Peter Green) Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Unimin Canada Ltd. Otonabee-South Monaghan Doo Doo’s Bakery (Diane Rogers) Selwyn Blossom Hill Nursery (Joe, Hazel and Amy Cook) Trent Lakes Little Gull Marina (Richard and Leah Carroll) Community Volunteer of the Year (One award per municipality) - To recognize groups or individuals within the County of Peterborough who have demonstrated community involvement or volunteerism. Asphodel-Norwood S. Craig Merchant Cavan Monaghan Ted Reid Douro-Dummer Michael’s Way (Bob Ruddy and Gordon Toms) Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Jacqui Whyte North Kawartha Glen Alda Seniors Otonabee-South Monaghan Jack Mackness Selwyn Ennismore Community Centre Renovation and Fundraising Committee Trent Lakes Madeline Pearson Environmental Recognition (One County-wide award) - This award will recognize leadership and innovation in environmental conservation and stewardship within the County of Peterborough. Factors that will be used to assess the nomination will include recognizing people who have developed innovative green technologies or started businesses to support and encourage sustainable living, donated conservation lands or easements or have undertaken ecosystem restoration or research and/or have educated others about the importance of protecting the environment. Douro-Dummer Warsaw Caves/Otonabee Region Conservation Authority Heritage Preservation (One award per municipality) - This award will be presented to either a group or individual that promotes heritage and preserves the history of Peterborough County. This could include, but is not limited to, Fairboards, Women’s Institutes, historical societies, etc. A community, public or private organization which has reached a significant milestone such as 100th anniversary of the organization is also eligible under this category. (Birthdays and anniversaries will be recognized on an on-going basis as requested.) Asphodel-Norwood Asphodel-Norwood Historical Society Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Belmont Women’s Institute Otonabee-South Monaghan Dorothy and Albert Lane Selwyn Sheryl Smith Trent Lakes Marie Windover Leadership in Arts and Culture (One award per municipality) - An individual or group will have demonstrated excellence in the arts, bringing recognition to Peterborough County. Cavan Monaghan Galerie Q Douro-Dummer Robert Niezen North Kawartha Judith Manary Otonabee-South Monaghan Scriven52 Art and Artisan Show Selwyn Sally Yardley Trent Lakes Buckhorn Fine Art Festival Sporting Excellence (One County-wide award) - Teams or individuals must have won a provincial, national or international sporting event. Otonabee-South Monaghan Jodi Christie Sustainability (One County-wide award) - The award may be presented to individuals, groups, organizations or businesses within the County of Peterborough that have demonstrated innovation and/or leadership in achieving the overall vision for sustainability. “Caring communities balancing prosperity, well-being and nature” – as outlined in the Sustainable Peterborough Plan. Recipients will have demonstrated an innovative advancement and/or shown leadership in achieving the vision through one of the identified theme areas: Agriculture and Local Food; Climate Change; Cultural Assets; Economic Development and Employment; Healthy Communities; Land Use Planning; and Natural Assets. Douro-Dummer Camp Kawartha Youth (One award per municipality) - Awarded to an individual 25 years of age or younger who has contributed to the betterment of the community and/or school environment. Asphodel-Norwood Holly Redden Cavan Monaghan Patrick Stephen Douro-Dummer Hannah Darling North Kawartha Pieter Donia Otonabee-South Monaghan Julie Bryan Selwyn Jamison Spence Trent Lakes Cecilia Bleszynski and Marie Bleszynski Special Award - The Awards and Bursaries Committee has discretionary power to recommend to County Council the awarding to recipients should unusual circumstances arise. Douro-Dummer Peterborough Field Naturalists – 75th Anniversary Douro-Dummer Joe Sullivan - 30 - .