Learn more about a specific Award, Grant or Incentive by reviewing the topics below.
Built Heritage Awards |
The Built Heritage Award Program has been in place since 2013 and nominations are selected through the Municipal Heritage Committee. Since its inception, the Committee has awarded over 25 Built Heritage Awards to properties across the municipality. “This Award is a way of recognizing projects that exemplify Gravenhurst’s Built Heritage and promoting high quality projects that otherwise may go unnoticed.” - Hank Smith, Municipal Heritage Committee Member
2022 Built Heritage Awards Recipients:
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2019 Built Heritage Awards Recipients:
2018 Built Heritage Awards Recipients:
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Community Improvement Plan Grant Program |
As part of Gravenhurst's Downtown Revitalization project, a Community Improvement Plan was developed to assist building and business owners with needed building and façade improvements. For information on applying to this program please visit the Community Improvement Plan page. |
Community Spirit Awards |
2019 Community Spirit Award Recipients
Tim Webb and Dave Campbell – Outstanding Volunteerism, Achievement and Good Samaritan in their efforts and contributions to build Gravenhurst
Gary Rolston – Outstanding Volunteerism for 30 plus years as a member of rotary and establishing the Rotary TV Bingo running more than 20 years
Lynne Briden – Outstanding Volunteerism through her dedication of time to the Gravenhurst Seniors Centre fundraisers, luncheons,
tournaments, involvement the Ontario Senior Games Association and willingness to always pitch in.
Jennifer Brunton – Outstanding Volunteerism through Charity Bike Nights and raising funds for local organizations
(toy drives, children’s foundations, food drives etc.)
Derek Schofield – Outstanding Volunteerism through his work with Muskoka Children’s Foundation, Ringette, Terry Fox Fundraising and other projects at KP Manson
Bruce Dart – Outstanding Volunteerism with his initiative for the annual Rotary food drive 6 years ago which collects hundreds of pounds of food each October for the Salvation Army
Denis Ranque – Outstanding Volunteerism for starting Sunset Salsa, teaching all participants and giving donations from each evening to Gravenhurst Against Poverty
Jeremy Brackley – Outstanding Volunteerism for work throughout the community as Volunteer Firefighter at Coldest Night of the Year, Habitat for Humanity Builds, Santa Claus Parade and numerous others
Danielle Ryan – Outstanding Volunteerism for work with the Volunteer Firefighters at community events, spearheading the Fire Department Toy Drive and teaching Yoga as a means of combating the negative effects of First Responder Stress
Joe Hill – Outstanding Volunteerism for work with the Volunteer Firefighters to join in fitness activities to combat stress and keep fit, organizing the 9/11 memorial stair climb “110 for the 343” to memorialize the 343 fire fighters who died while responding to 9/11
Alain and Robbie Irvine – Act of Good Samaritan in providing those who attend Supper Club with protein to take home and supplied milk and eggs weekly to all at no cost. They started the FEED Gravenhurst food cards which social service agencies can give to clients to get a
restaurant meal and providing a Turkey Dinner at thanksgiving to the 100+ that attend supper club
Alana Robinson – Outstanding Volunteerism for her many years volunteering, organizing and raising funds for her community and being there to help anyway she can.
2016 Community Spirit Award Recipients
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Daisy Awards |
The Gravenhurst Daisy Awards recognize residents, businesses and groups whose outstanding efforts have produced beautiful front yard gardens or landscapes that contribute to a more attractive neighbourhood and community. The award is meant to recognize property owners for their efforts and to encourage other residents and businesses to upgrade and beautify their property. The 2023 nomination period is now closed. Judging takes place on July 20 and awards will be presented at Music on the Barge in August. To Nominate a Property use this form To view pictures of past award winning properties, please visit the Town's Facebook Page |
Gravenhurst Lions Sports Hall of Fame Inductees & Memorabilia | ||||||
If you have sports memorabilia that you feel represents a profound and positive impact on the growth of sports in Gravenhurst and merits greater community recognition and exposure, the Gravenhurst Lions Sports Hall of Fame Committee is interested in hearing from you! Sport memorabilia categories may include contribution to sport as a player, participant, coach, volunteer, supporter, sponsor, donor, builder or mentor. The intent of the displays is to create greater awareness and enjoyment for local and visiting patrons.
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Senior of the Year Award |
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The Ontario Senior of the Year Award is an opportunity for the Town to honour one outstanding local senior who enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community. In 2022, Mary Anne Goheen was the recipient of the Community Senior Award - View Media Release In 2021, Joanne Twist was the recipient of the Community Senior Award - View Media Release In 2020, Gord Durnan was the recipient of the Community Senior Award - View Media Release In 2019, Hank Smith was the recipient of the Community Senior Award - View Media Release In 2018, John Cooper was the recipient of the Community Senior Award - view the Media Release In 2017, Sharon Morton was the recipient of the Community Senior Award - view the Media Release
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Terence Haight Financial Assistance Program |
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