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2023 Community Builders Awards Winners

All 2023 winners of the Guelph Community Builders Awards presented by GuelphToday.com

Community Builders Awards: Champion for mental health Noah Irvine is this year’s Young Leader

Community Builders Awards: Champion for mental health Noah Irvine is this year’s Young Leader

Noah has inspired positive change in the community of Guelph and beyond
Community Builders Awards: Dan Evans is a true Unsung Hero

Community Builders Awards: Dan Evans is a true Unsung Hero

Through quiet leadership and tireless work, Dan has been instrumental in bringing together neighbourhood groups and residents as a collective voice for positive change across Guelph
Community Builders Awards: Laura Paaren strengthens community bonds through the practice of yoga

Community Builders Awards: Laura Paaren strengthens community bonds through the practice of yoga

This year’s Sports & Recreation Award winner promotes inclusivity and helps build diverse communities through her studio
Community Builders Awards: Ken Hammill, aka ‘Mr. Guelph’, honoured with this year’s Legacy Award

Community Builders Awards: Ken Hammill, aka ‘Mr. Guelph’, honoured with this year’s Legacy Award

Ken was a dedicated city councillor, businessman and philanthropist in our community
Community Builders Awards: Global health advocate Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik is a pioneer in HIV care

Community Builders Awards: Global health advocate Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik is a pioneer in HIV care

Local doctor recognized with our Community Builders Award in the Health Care category
Community Builders Awards: Innovator, humanitarian and business leader Jim Estill named this year’s Hall of Fame Award winner

Community Builders Awards: Innovator, humanitarian and business leader Jim Estill named this year’s Hall of Fame Award winner

Jim lives by the mantra ‘do the right thing’ and it has greatly benefited our city
Community Builders Awards: Trees for Tots brings the community together for a green cause

Community Builders Awards: Trees for Tots brings the community together for a green cause

The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Trees for Tots program has helped keep trees from landfills while fundraising for youth programming locally
Community Builders Awards: Colinda Clyne’s leadership paves path toward reconciliation in local education system

Community Builders Awards: Colinda Clyne’s leadership paves path toward reconciliation in local education system

This year’s Education Award winner has helped create change to ensure Indigenous histories are accurately represented in the curriculum
Community Builders Awards: 10C provides a unique space to create meaningful change here in Guelph

Community Builders Awards: 10C provides a unique space to create meaningful change here in Guelph

Winner of this year’s Economic Development Award fosters connection and collaboration among community groups and entrepreneurs
Community Builders Awards: Friends of Guelph Public Library recognized for 20 years of outstanding community service

Community Builders Awards: Friends of Guelph Public Library recognized for 20 years of outstanding community service

This year’s Arts Award recipient is a significant contributor to promoting reading and community engagement here in Guelph