The 2nd Annual Youth Community Recognition Awards took place last week at the Capitol Theatre, celebrating the exceptional contributions of 41 young volunteers from across Chatham-Kent.
The event, emceed by Chris McLeod of CKSY, honoured students nominated by their school principals for their outstanding commitment to community service.
Mayor Darrin Canniff praised the young volunteers, “In Chatham-Kent, volunteerism is the foundation of our community. I’m looking at some of our leaders of tomorrow, sitting right here. That’s part of leadership: giving back.”
The Youth Community Recognition Awards celebrate the volunteer efforts of youth in Chatham-Kent, honouring their dedication to making a positive impact. In collaboration with local school boards, the program highlights the importance of volunteerism and community service among young individuals.
Sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union, each honouree received an engraved award, a swag bag and a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant, all generously provided by Mainstreet Credit Union.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent extends congratulations to all the honourees and gratitude to Mainstreet Credit Union for their generous support. The list of award recipients is as follows:
Meredith Anderson – Ridgetown District High School
Clara Baillargeon – St. Michel’s Catholic School
Layla Bardyla – École élémentaire catholique Sainte Catherine
Ian Barnes – St. Elizabeth Catholic School
Peyton Beaucage – Blenheim District High School
Asunta Bissett Crisante – Ursuline College Chatham
Anna Bradley – Chatham Kent Secondary School
Kaylene Brophy – École secondaire catholique de Pain Court
Jamie Caughy – Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Emmerson DeNure – St. Anne Catholic School
Claire Desaulnier – École secondaire catholique de Pain Court
Bree Eddleston – Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Faraan Faruqi – John McGregor Secondary School
Colton Fox – Christ the King French Immersion Catholic School
Caimbrie Giroux – Good Shepherd Catholic School
Kaleb Groombridge – Chatham Christian School
Eddie Hawken – Dresden Area Central School
Nicole Hoekstra – John McGregor Secondary School
Kaylee Holsappel – Indian Creek Road Public School
Ben Jackson – Winston Churchill Public School
Cohen Jacques – McNaughton Ave Public School
Carley Johnston – Tilbury District High School
Julina Knelsen – Wheatley Area Public School
Zaya Kys-Mayor – Monsignor Uyen Catholic School Chatham
Hayden Lacy – Ursuline College Chatham
Danika Leach – St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Bryleigh McIntyre – Merlin Area Public School
Joshua McLean – St. Joseph Catholic School Tilbury
Kate Regan – Queen Elizabeth Public School Chatham
Evan Saunders – McNaughton Ave Public School
Nanami Shaw – Chatham Kent Secondary School
Braeden Simpson – St. Angela Merici Catholic School
Elizabeth Sode – St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School
Sloane Spencer – Tilbury Area Public School
Hailey Stinson – Indian Creek Road Public School
Jack VanderGriendt – Ridgetown District High School
Skyla VandeVelde – Holy Family Catholic School
Emma Vyn – Chatham Christian School
Meeah Wagenaar – King George VI Public School
Nevaeh White – A. A. Wright Public School
Miale Wilson – St. Angela Merici Catholic School
