Community Members Honoured at 2025 Civic Awards
/The City of Peterborough recognized individuals and groups whose volunteer efforts, achievements, and contributions strengthened the community and enhanced residents’ quality of life at the 2025 Civic Awards, held at the McDonnel Street Community Centre on Thursday.
Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough,
“The Civic Awards recognize the outstanding individuals and groups whose contributions and achievements have made a meaningful difference in our community,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “Through their volunteer efforts, dedication, and commitment to others, this year’s recipients have helped enrich the lives of residents across Peterborough. On behalf of City Council and the community, I extend congratulations and appreciation to all of the 2025 Civic Award recipients for the positive impact they have made.”
Civic Award recipients are first nominated by community members and each nomination is reviewed by a Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group. A list of candidates is then brought to City Council for consideration.
Civic Award recipients are as follows:
Community Betterment
Community Care Peterborough Visiting and Social Safety Volunteers
Jan Williams-Stephen
Alan Cavell
Dr. Cam Crawford
Tiffany Arcari
Phillip Jolicoeur
Makaya Dafoe
Cultural Betterment
Peterborough Folk Festival 2025 Board of Directors: Rob Davis, Megan Wells, Rebecca Schillemat, Chad Hogan, Carol Lawless, Tanye Nye, Lyn Giles, Emma Macdonald, Jennifer Jaruczek and Teresa Mycroft
Peterborough Musicfest Volunteers: Lynda Motschenbacher, Marilyn Philpot, Matthew Cabanlig, Sharon Smith, Lucy Ferrill, Michael Shearer and Tracy Beverley
Athletic Award of Merit
Braxtin Howard
Peterborough U8 Tigers Baseball: Weston Perrin, Lucas Nelson, Easton Condon, Louis Curry, Reed Tivy, Chase Massie, Camden Raftis, Declan Manol, Asher Young, Reign Mercer, Henry Helleman and Jackson Pyke
Kawartha U9 Girls Lacrosse: Sienna Adams, Kinsley Briffett, Jocelyn Brioux, Carly Clark, Grace Crawford, Layla Doherty, Addie Harrald, Chloe Hunt, Nev McCormick, Olivia Oakley, Emma O’Halloran, Rylan Tully, and Perry White
Anna Christensen
Reed Chamberlain
Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability
Steve Paul
Mayor’s Youth Award
Natalie Keys
Holnbeck Award
Andrea Dodsworth
Junior Athlete of the Year
Matthew Kathiravelu
Adult Athlete of the Year
Karl Allen
Senior Athlete of the Year
Scott Wasson
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Jenisha Sanjit Arora
Volunteer of the Year
Mary Jane Smith
Lifetime Achievement Award
The Late Paul Wilson
Kathy Hiltz
