COMMUNITY NEWS County of Brant celebrates community volunteers

County of Brant, ON – On Tuesday, December 5th the County of Brant celebrated volunteers throughout our communities at a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony at the TF Warren Group Cainsville Community Centre. Awards were presented to 52 community groups and individual volunteers “The volunteers throughout our communities give back in so many ways and we are incredibly grateful for them,” said County of Brant Mayor David Bailey “From service clubs to sports organizations to individuals, we want to recognize how important these volunteers are and what they bring to the County of Brant It's difficult to convey in one evening how much we appreciate all the wonderful people who volunteer their time and resources, we cannot thank them enough!”

The event, which took place on International Volunteer Day, provided the County of Brant with the opportunity to showcase not-for-profit community groups, minor sports associations, local clubs and individuals.

“We know the countless hours, and energy that these volunteers put in throughout the year,” said Stacey Ellins, Director of Parks and Recreation for the County of Brant. “The quality of life in the County of Brant is truly enhanced by the volunteers who provide opportunities to residents.”

In past years, the County of Brant Parks and Recreation team would recognize County of Brant recreation program volunteers at a certificate ceremony held at County of Brant Council chambers. This year’s event was an opportunity to expand on the volunteers that were previously recognized and include those who run community-run recreational programs, services and events. The event will move to an annual format and include criteria in the recipient selection process.

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Awards were presented to 52 community groups and individual volunteers during a Volunteer Recognition ceremony on December 5.