2025 Civic Awards Presentation

Peterborough, ON – The 2025 Civic Awards were presented by City Council at the McDonnel Street Community Centre on Thursday, May 21, 2026, recognizing individuals and groups whose volunteer efforts, achievements and contributions helped strengthen the community and enhance the quality of life for residents throughout 2025. 

“The Civic Awards recognize the outstanding individuals and groups whose contributions and achievements have made a meaningful difference in our community. Through their volunteer efforts, dedication, and commitment to others, this year’s recipients have helped enrich the lives of residents across Peterborough. On behalf of City Council and the community, I extend congratulations and appreciation to all of the 2025 Civic Award recipients for the positive impact they have made,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. 

Civic Award recipients are first nominated by community members, and each nomination is reviewed by a Citizen Appointment Selection Working Group. A list of candidates is then brought to City Council for consideration.  

For more information about the Civic Awards and recipient biographies, visit peterborough.ca/civicawards. 

Civic Award recipients are as follows: 

Community Betterment 

Community Care Peterborough Visiting and Social Safety Volunteers 

Jan Williams-Stephen 

Alan Cavell 

Dr. Cam Crawford 

Tiffany Arcari 

Phillip Jolicoeur 

Makaya Dafoe 

Cultural Betterment 

Peterborough Folk Festival 2025 Board of Directors: Rob Davis, Megan Wells, Rebecca Schillemat, Chad Hogan, Carol Lawless, Tanye Nye, Lyn Giles, Emma Macdonald, Jennifer Jaruczek, and Teresa Mycroft. 

Peterborough Musicfest Volunteers: Lynda Motschenbacher, Marilyn Philpot, Matthew Cabanlig, Sharon Smith, Lucy Ferrill, Michael Shearer, and Tracy Beverley. 

Athletic Award of Merit 

Braxtin Howard  

Peterborough U8 Tigers Baseball: Weston Perrin, Lucas Nelson, Easton Condon, Louis Curry, Reed Tivy, Chase Massie, Camden Raftis, Declan Manol, Asher Young, Reign Mercer, Henry Helleman and Jackson Pyke. 

Kawartha U9 Girls Lacrosse: Sienna Adams, Kinsley Briffett, Jocelyn Brioux, Carly Clark, Grace Crawford, Layla Doherty, Addie Harrald, Chloe Hunt, Nev McCormick, Olivia Oakley, Emma O’Halloran, Rylan Tully, and Perry White. 

Anna Christensen  

Reed Chamberlain  

Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability 

Steve Paul  

Mayor’s Youth Award 

Natalie Keys  

Holnbeck Award 

Andrea Dodsworth  

Junior Athlete of the Year 

Matthew Kathiravelu 

Adult Athlete of the Year 

Karl Allen 

Senior Athlete of the Year 

Scott Wasson 

Youth Volunteer of the Year 

Jenisha Sanjit Arora 

Volunteer of the Year 

Mary Jane Smith 

Lifetime Achievement Award 

The Late Paul Wilson 

Kathy Hiltz