The winners of the 2023 Mayor’s Recognition Awards were announced on the June 13, 2023 Leamington Council meeting.
The Mayor’s Recognition Awards is an annual initiative that recognizes and honours individuals, groups and organizations who have brought honour and recognition to Leamington.
The 2023 Mayor’s Recognition Awards winners, by category, are:
- Distinguished Volunteer Service Recipient: Delores Klassen
- Community Inspiration Recipient: George Bergen
- Mayor’s Special Award Recipient: Martin Varela
- Mayor’s Special Award – Innovation Recipient: UMEI Lightning Robotics Team
- Mayor’s Special Award Recipient: Herm Dick (posthumously)
“Through these awards, we proudly honour and celebrate passionate, community-minded citizens,” said Mayor Hilda MacDonald. “It was an honour to present these awards to the very deserving people who help make Leamington a wonderful place.”
The Municipality received 14 submissions, and submissions were evaluated by the Mayor’s Recognition Awards Committee.
Learn more about the winners at leamington.ca/awards