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.

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Building strong futures
2024 Community Builder of the Year
International Women’s Day
Photographer, Writer, Champion

Richard Ferland leads with his heart to support local youth
The Move for Youth founder is receiving a 2025 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for his dedication to helping young people build strong foundations for the future.
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Meet the Community Builder of the Year shaping the future of youth mental health
We are proud to recognize YouthNet as the 2024 Community Builder of the Year Award recipient for strengthening youth mental health and addressing the needs of young people across East Ontario.
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Solange Tuyishime Keita shapes women and girls’ leadership globally
Surprised at her own Elevate International event, Solange Tuyishime Keita receives a 2025 United Way East Ontario Community Builder Award for her commitment to uniting communities around the world to care about women and girls.
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The local charitable sector’s biggest cheerleader: Caroline Phillips
Behind the camera and pen, Caroline Phillips has built the profile of hundreds of charities and nonprofits, making her an easy fit to be United Way East Ontario’s latest Community Builder Award recipient.
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Community Builder Award Recipients

Our communities are better places to live because of these incredible individuals and organizations.

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.

Our communitiesare awesome.

What makes aCommunity Builder?

Latest News and Stories

Richard Ferland leads with his heart to support local youth

Meet the Community Builder of the Year shaping the future of youth mental health

Solange Tuyishime Keita shapes women and girls’ leadership globally

The local charitable sector’s biggest cheerleader: Caroline Phillips

Community Builder Award Recipients

Richard Ferland

Solange Tuyishime Keita

Caroline Phillips

Suzette Weekes

CHEO's YouthNet

Deneise Davidson

David Hall

Jennifer Francis

Aaron McFarlane

Sheila Pitt

La Coalition de Prescott-Russell pour Éliminer la Violence faite aux Femmes

Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women

Lanark County Interval House and Community Support

End Violence Against Women Renfrew County

Fae Johnstone

Elizabeth Snyder