Announcing the 2024 Strathcona County Awards of Excellence recipients
June 10, 2024
The visionary behind the County’s beloved local music festival. The founder of a nationally recognized, 24-hour ultramarathon and fundraiser. A grassroots thrift store that has raised over $2 million dollars to give back to the community. A local volunteer, who sees the community as a family and tirelessly offers her time to make the County a true home for us all.
These are just some of the people and organizations that uplift the County’s communities with their compassion, dedication and generosity of spirit.
“This year’s Awards of Excellence recognizes our outstanding volunteers, businesses, and organizations and highlights the very best of Strathcona County,” says Mayor Rod Frank. “We hope you can join us at Festival Place to recognize and honour these remarkable members of our community who give their time to improve Strathcona County. Thanks to their contributions, we continue to enjoy a vibrant, supportive and thriving County that we are proud to call home.”
Congratulations to the following 2024 Strathcona County Awards of Excellence winners:
Mayor’s Award
Vince Gatti
Agricultural Leadership
Colin and Laura Jackson
Arts, Culture and Heritage
Bill Roberts
Toni Keller
Athletic Achievement
Tim Wiseman
Laura Sherrer-Townsend
Community Service
Corey McEwen
Glenda Sheard
Economic Diversification
Peter Giannakopoulos
Heroism and Leadership
Alexander Weatherby
Jessica Agrell-Smith
Outstanding Group
BriarPatch Family Life Education Centre
County Clothes-Line Foundation
Service to Seniors
Brenda Jossy
Carol Schwarzer
The awards ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 20 at Festival Place starting at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) As part of the celebration this year, the event will feature special guest performances and more.
There is no charge to attend the event. More information about the Strathcona County Awards of Excellence is available at strathcona.ca/excellence.
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Contact:
Strathcona County
Communications
780-410-6595
strathcona.ca
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