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MPP Fedeli Awards 65 Volunteer Service Awards in Nipissing

NORTH BAY – Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing, announced thatthe Ontario government has recognized 65 volunteers in Nipissing who’ve received the 2026 Ontario Volunteer Service Award. This award is given out annually to both adult and youth volunteers for their notable contributions and service to organizations, including non-profits, hospitals, community centres, libraries, schools and community associations.

“Volunteers are a vital part of our community and touch our lives in meaningful ways. We are proud to recognize their efforts through the Ontario Volunteer Service Awards,” said MPP Fedeli. “Thank you all for your continued contributions to improving and strengthening our community.”

Local Volunteer recipients include:

• Linda Alkins – Municipality of Callander – 20 years
• Jill Antram – Girl Guides of Canada, North Bay – 40 years
• Gail -Ayotte – North Bay Horticultural Society, Garden Ontario District #18 – 10 year
• Jovette Beaudry – Réseau francophone des Conseils de familles Ontario – 5 years
• Rachel Binette – Réseau francophone des Conseils de familles Ontario – 5 years
• Anita Mitonti – Davedi Ladies – 10 years
• Jennifer Blender – Girl Guides of Canada, North Bay – 5 years
• David Boogart – Professional Engineers Ontario, North Bay Chapter – 10 years
• Leslie Boudreau – Municipality of Callander – 30 years
• Nancy Bowness – North Bay Regional Health Centre – 15 years
• Christine Brown – North Bay Power and Sail Squadron – 15 years
• Anthony Caliciuri – FIRST Robotics Canada – 10 years
• Dizzy Castle – Scouts Canada, North Bay Rovers – 15 years
• Cindy Charlebois – North Bay Regional health Centre Foundation – 5 years
• Brad Claridge – Science North – 5 years
• Roger Cook – Scouts Canada, North Bay Rovers – 10 years
• Rita Deschene – Scouts Canada, North Bay Group Committee – 35 years
• Carmen Doyon – Golden Age “Club” D’Âge D’or de Sturgeon Falls – 5 years
• Laura-Jean Ducharme – Girl Guides of Canada, North Bay – 15 years
• Lavinia Eberhardt – Davedi Ladies – 20 years
• Hal Falk – Municipality of Callander -20 years
• Hal Falk – Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay & District Inc. – 5 years
• Frank Forest – Nipissing Trackers – 35 years
• Jason Gauthier – Scouts Canada, North Bay Scouts – 5 years
• Evyenia Gerolami – Davedi Ladies – 15 years
• Des Green – Scouts Canada, North Bay Scouts – 5 years
• Kylie-Anne Grube – Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay & District Inc – 5 years
• Hillary Hamilton – Scouts Canada, North Bay Scouts – 10 years
• June Hamilton – North Bay Horticultural Society, Garden Ontario District #18 – 20 years
• Jennifer Hamilton McCharles – North Bay Horticultural Society, Garden Ontario District #18 – 20 years
• Douglas Hay – North Bay Power and Sail Squadron – 25 years
• David Jackowski – Professional Engineers Ontario, North Bay Chapter – 10 years
• Carol Jodouin – North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) – 15 years
• Derek Lawday – Scouts Canada, North Bay Rovers – 25 years
• Simone Lemay – North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) – 15 years
• Dianna Lewis – Nipissing Trackers – 15 years
• Paula Loranger – Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay & District Inc – 5 years
• Hariett Madigan – Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay & District Inc – 5 years
• Raymond Mantha – Science North – 5 years
• Rosanna Marchione – Davedi ladies – 25 years
• Anne McRuer – North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) – 15 years
• Kelly Miles – Scouts Canada, North Bay Cubs – 10 years
• Terry Parolin – Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay & District Inc – 5 years
• Marjorie Paulin – North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) – 15 years
• Matt Payne – North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation – 5 years
• Tracy Phillips – North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation – 5 years
• Emilia Pucher – Davedi ladies – 20 years
• Meghan Ross – Girl Guides of Canada, North Bay – 5 years
• Ryan Rozicki – Scouts Canada, North Bay Beavers – 10 years
• Peggy Sakaluk – North Bay Horticultural Society, Garden Ontario District #18 – 5 years
• Michelle Shank – Girl Guides of Canada, North Bay – 35 years
• Gina Sherry – Clean, Green, Beautiful North Bay & District Inc. – 5 years
• Ginette Souliere – North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) – 15 years
• Steven Spack – Scouts Canada, North Bay Cubs – 5 years
• Andrew Taylor – North Bay Power and Sail Squadron – 10 years
• Cassandra Taylor – Nipissing Trackers – 20 years
• Richard Taylor – Nipissing Trackers – 30 years
• Gail Thomsen – North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation – 5 years
• Eric Thomsen – North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation – 20 years
• Vicki Tyler – North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation – 15 years
• Diane Unger – Nipissing Trackers – 5years
• Brian Vrouvas – Scouts Canada, North Bay Scouts – 20 years
• Michelle Walker-Brown – Municipality of Callander – 5 years
• Anna Wright – Scouts Canada, North Bay Group Committee – 35 years
• Helen Zappala – Davedi Ladies – 15 years

This award recognizes volunteers for providing committed and dedicated service to an organization. Adults are recognized by the length of time they’ve volunteered with one organization, ranging from five to 65 years of continuous service. Youth (24 years old and under) are recognized for two or more years of continuous service.

The deadline to nominate someone is November 15 of each year. Nominations received after the deadline will be considered in the following year. For further information, visit: Honours and awards: volunteering | ontario.ca

Additional Information

Volunteering in Ontario | ontario.ca