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.

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.

Community Builder Award Recipients

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

Jamila Ahmed

Jamilla Branding Session 2023

Reuel Dartey

Reuel Kofi Omari Dartey - Headshot 2

The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy Working Group

The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy Working Group

Prescott-Russell Food Access Collaborative

Prescott-Russell Food Access Collaborative

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Gordon Bethune

A photo of Gordon Bethune

Amanda Jetté Knox

A photo of Amanda Jetté Knox

Patrick Newton Bondo

A photo of Patrick Newton Bondo

Romeo Penheiro

A photo of Romeo Penheiro

Ciara Wallace Mackenzie and Esther Csurgai

A photo of Ciara Wallace Mackenzie and Esther Csurgai

Jamie Topping

A photo of Jamie Topping

Karen Williams

A photo of Karen Williams

Donald Neville

A photo of Donald Neville

Marie Thérèse Wang

A photo of Marie Thérèse Wang

Melody Lachance

A photo of Melody Lachance

Guy Dancause

A photo of Guy Dancause

Jamila Ahmed

Jamilla Branding Session 2023

Reuel Dartey

Reuel Kofi Omari Dartey - Headshot 2

The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy Working Group

The Eastern Ontario Caregiver Strategy Working Group

Prescott-Russell Food Access Collaborative

Prescott-Russell Food Access Collaborative

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition

Gordon Bethune

A photo of Gordon Bethune

Amanda Jetté Knox

A photo of Amanda Jetté Knox

Patrick Newton Bondo

A photo of Patrick Newton Bondo

Romeo Penheiro

A photo of Romeo Penheiro

Ciara Wallace Mackenzie and Esther Csurgai

A photo of Ciara Wallace Mackenzie and Esther Csurgai

Jamie Topping

A photo of Jamie Topping

Karen Williams

A photo of Karen Williams

Donald Neville

A photo of Donald Neville

Marie Thérèse Wang

A photo of Marie Thérèse Wang

Melody Lachance

A photo of Melody Lachance

Guy Dancause

A photo of Guy Dancause

Helen McIntosh

A photo of Helen McIntosh

Jean-Marie Guerrier

A photo of Jean-Marie Guerrier

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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