
Our communities
are awesome.
We’re so proud to recognize the people and organizations across Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County and Renfrew County, that work tirelessly to make our region great for everyone.
Get to know our Community Builder Award Recipients.
What makes a
Community Builder?
Someone who consistently goes the extra mile, gives back and takes action to ensure the most vulnerable people in their communities get the help they need.
- They’re a model for others.
- They have a track record of volunteerism.
- Their efforts align to United Way’s work.

Community Builder Award Recipients
Our communities are better places to live because of these incredible individuals and organizations.
The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy Working Group

Prescott-Russell Food Access Collaborative

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Gordon Bethune

Romeo Penheiro

Donald Neville

Marie Thérèse Wang

Melody Lachance

The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy Working Group

Prescott-Russell Food Access Collaborative

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Gordon Bethune

Romeo Penheiro

Donald Neville

Marie Thérèse Wang

Melody Lachance

Nominate a Community Builder

There are so many unsung heroes throughout Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark County and Renfrew County, that deserve to be recognized.
Whether you know someone or an organization who supports people with mental health issues, helps vulnerable seniors, gives kids the chance to succeed, or just consistently contributes to essential community initiatives that help others, that person could be our next Community Builder Award recipient.
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