Recipients selected for 2025 Community Spirit Awards

The City of Medicine Hat’s 2025 Community Spirit Award recipients are as follows:

Awards of Excellence

Heart of Medicine Hat: LaVerne Noble

Change Maker: Medicine Hat Skateboard Association

Awards of Service

Arts/Culture: Bev Duke

Community Inclusion:

• Davie James
• Dan Hager, Julie Lacasse (Cycling Without Age)

Compassion:

• Shae Fedorak
• Paul Carolan

Environment: Marilyn Kusler

Sports/Recreation: Glen Mori

“The Community Spirit Awards symbolize the heartbeat of Medicine Hat, honouring the unsung heroes who tirelessly work behind the scenes, elevating our collective spirit,” said Allison Knodel, City Councillor appointed to Civic Functions. “This year’s recipients perfectly embody the core qualities of this awards program. City Council is pleased to congratulate this year’s award winners – we thank them for being pillars in our community, and shining examples of what it means to be a Hatter.”

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 8, 2025, at the Esplanade Theatre. The event is open to the public to attend.

Residents planning to attend are encouraged to RSVP for the event by contacting participate@medicinehat.ca

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