City of Peterborough Recognizes the 2024 Civic Awards Recipients
/The City of Peterborough recognized outstanding citizens and groups for their contributions to its residents during the 2024 Civic Awards ceremony, held at the McDonnel Street Community Centre on Tuesday evening.
Councillor Joy Lachica speaking at the 2024 Civic Awards ceremony. Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.
Since 1953, the Civic Awards have recognized individuals and groups that have contributed to enhancing the City through their dedication to sports, volunteerism, the arts and environmentalism.
“The Civic Awards are one of the most meaningful ways we can say thank you to the residents who make Peterborough a better place,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Each nominee and recipient represent the spirit of generosity, creativity and commitment that defines Peterborough.”
Community members first nominate Civic Award recipients and a Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group reviews each nomination. A list of candidates is then brought to City Council for consideration.
Here are this year’s Civic Award recipients:
Community Betterment
Peterborough Housing Food Bank Volunteers
Aya Darrouba
Kinsmen Club of Peterborough
Trevor Hesselink
Activity Haven Board of Directors
Good Neighbours Care Centre
Cultural Betterment
Guru Sai Charan Pitla
Friends of the Library
Peterborough Girls Hockey Association
Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability
Laura Gardner
Shelley Strain
Athletic Award of Merit
Matthew Kathiravelu
Toula Pappas
Stone Shearer
Mayor’s Youth Award
Rayne Froggatt
Holnbeck Award
John Morris
Junior Athlete of the Year
Nicole Jin
Adult Athlete of the Year
Cole Lester
Senior Athlete of the Year
John Kasperski
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Brianna Hearn-Finney
Volunteer of the Year
Yvonne Zerafa-Rapson
Lifetime Achievement Award
Henry Clarke
