Town of Caledon announces Civic Awards Program Winners

May 23, 2025 (CALEDON, ON) – The Town of Caledon is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Civic Awards Program, an 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. “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 recognize Caledon residents whose efforts have significantly contributed to the community in areas such as recreational sports, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and social services.
Citizen Achievement Awards honour residents who have been recognized or competed at the Provincial, National or International level in sport or arts and culture. This category also includes the Distinguished Citizen Award and the Community Champion Award.

Civic Awards Program Recipients:

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 Town Council.

The award winners will be officially recognized and celebrated at Caledon Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Residents are encouraged to come out, take part in the festivities, and help celebrate the accomplishments of their fellow community members. For more information on the Caledon Day schedule and event, please visit caledon.ca/caledonday.

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905-584-2272 | communications@caledon.ca
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About Caledon

Caledon is home to close to 80,000 residents and 4,000 businesses and is well-known for its natural attractions, rural charm and vital role in the economic engine of the Greater Toronto Area. It will soon be one of Ontario’s fastest growing communities as it prepares to become a city of 300,000 residents and 125,000 jobs by 2051. Under its current strategic plan, Caledon’s priorities remain environmental leadership, community vitality and livability, enhanced transportation and mobility, and service excellence and accountability. For more information, visit Caledon.ca or follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.