Community Care Peterborough Announces 2026 Grandparent of the Year Award Winners

Community Care Peterborough (CCP) has announced the winners of its 38th annual Grandparent of the Year Awards, presented at the Royal Gardens Retirement Residence on Thursday night.

Left Picture: Regan Doughty (left) and Annabelle Pigeon (RIGHT). Right picture: Brian Downer (left) and Laila McIlmoyle (right). Photo courtesy of Kayla Le Franc and CCP.

Students in Grades 1 to 6 from the City and County were invited to submit a hand-drawn picture and a short written piece honouring a grandparent, elder or special older person in their lives. Winners and honourable mentions were selected in both English and French for two age groups: Primary (Grades 1–3) and Junior (Grades 4–6).

“This event is such a meaningful celebration because it brings families together around the stories of the older adults they love,” said Chris LeBlanc, CCP director of donor and public relations. “One of the best parts of the awards ceremony is seeing the families of our winners smiling from ear to ear as they celebrate their children, their grandparents, and the special connections between them. We are also deeply grateful to the teachers who welcome this initiative into their classrooms and encourage their students to take part. Their support means so much to young people, and we truly could not do this without them.”

The 2026 Grandparent of the Year Award winners are:

Primary Category – Grades 1–3 (English)

Winner: Laila McIlmoyle, Grade 3, Immaculate Conception CES
Honouring: Papa Brian Downer

Honourable Mention: Everly Colquhoun, Grade 3, Monsignor O’Donoghue CES
Honouring: Grammy Sue Wheeler

Primary Category – Grades 1–3 (French)

Winner: Quinn Keast, Grade 2, Kaawaate East City Public School
Honouring: Grandma Clare Keast

Honourable Mention: Felix Myles, Grade 2, Kaawaate East City Public School
Honouring: Gramps Bruce Scott

Junior Category – Grades 4–6 (English)

Winner: Annabelle Pigeon, Grade 5, St. Alphonsus CES
Honouring: Grandma Regan Doughty

Honourable Mention: Levi Inglis, Grade 5, Kawartha Classical Christian School
Honouring: Grandpa David Miller

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