Community Spirit Awards Recipients Selected

Medicine Hat - Thirteen Medicine Hat residents will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the community on October 18, 2023. 

Community Spirit Awards are presented every two years to individuals and groups whom the community believes enhance the quality of life in Medicine Hat through their dedication, activities, and accomplishments in the areas of arts/culture, sports/recreation, environment, volunteerism, community inclusion, community service and civic pride. 

"The Community Spirit Awards symbolize the heartbeat of Medicine hat, honoring the unsung heroes who tirelessly work behind the scenes, elevating our collective spirit," said Allison Knodel, Councillor for Civic Functions. 

The 2023 Community Spirit Award recipients are: 

Awards of Service:
Arts/Culture: Robert Pape
Civic Pride: Willy and Cindy Taillon
Community Inclusion: Kristen Sept
Compassion: Kym Porter, George Kovalev
Sports/Recreation: James and Coreen Sheardown
Volunteerism: Brenda Taylor, Kendra Albrecht, Terry Noble

Awards of Excellence:
Heart of Medicine Hat: Donna Serr
Change Maker: Karen Saffran  

An awards selection committee, made up of representatives from the Community Vibrancy Board, recommends recipients to City Council from the nominations received. 

The Community Spirit Awards will be presented Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at the Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre. 
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