A total of 41 of Chatham-Kent’s young volunteers were honoured recently, taking home Youth Community Recognition Awards.
The event 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,” he said in a media release.
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.
Each honouree received an engraved award, a swag bag and a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant.
Here’s a list of honourees:
Meredith Anderson and Jack VanderGriendt – Ridgetown District High School
Clara Baillargeon – St. Micheal’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 and Hayden Lacy – Ursuline College Chatham
Anna Bradley and Nanami Shaw – Chatham Kent Secondary School
Kaylene Brophy and Claire Desaulnier – École secondaire catholique de Pain Court
Jamie Caughy and Bree Eddleston – Wallaceburg District Secondary School
Emmerson DeNure – St. Anne Catholic School
Faraan Faruqi and Nicole Hoekstra – John McGregor Secondary School
Colton Fox – Christ the King French Immersion Catholic School
Caimbrie Giroux – Good Shepherd Catholic School
Kaleb Groombridge and Emma Vyn – Chatham Christian School
Eddie Hawken – Dresden Area Central School
Kaylee Holsappel and Hailey Stinson – Indian Creek Road Public School
Ben Jackson – Winston Churchill Public School
Cohen Jacques and Evan Saunders – McNaughton Ave Public School
Carley Johnston – Tilbury District High School
Julina Knelsen – Wheatley Area Public School
Zaya Kys–Mayor – Monsignor Uyen Catholic School Chatham
Danika Leach and Elizabeth Sode – 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
Braeden Simpson and Miale Wilson – St. Angela Merici Catholic School
Sloane Spencer – Tilbury Area Public School
Skyla VandeVelde – Holy Family Catholic School
Meeah Wagenaar – King George VI Public School
Nevaeh White – A. A. Wright Public School
