- Gord Durnan (Chair)
- Kathy Daoust
- Kelli Gladu
- Barbara McNeice-Stallard
- Heidi Welker
- Councillor Robinson (Council Representative)
- Shawna Patterson (Staff Liaison)
Community Awards Committee
The Community Awards Committee is a Subcommittee of Council responsible for developing and coordinating the Community Spirit Awards celebration, and inductions for the Gravenhurst Lions Sport Hall of Fame.
The Community Spirit Awards celebration is a biennial awards celebration that recognizes outstanding achievement(s), volunteerism, and significant accomplishments of residents in the community to promote a sense of pride within the community.
The Lions Sports Hall of Fame Awards recognize citizens by induction to the Gravenhurst Lions Sports Hall of Fame located at the Centennial Centre.
The Community Awards Committee meets in the designated year, beginning in September and ending in November.
The Committee's Terms of Reference, which outlines its purpose and structure, can be found here.
Mandate & Responsibilities

- Develop and coordinate the Awards celebrations, including the organization of the ceremony event;
- Develop and coordinate the Gravenhurst Lions Sports Hall of Fame located within the Centennial Centre;
- Approve and manage the displays of individual and / or team sport inductee recipients;
- Establish, develop, define and review criteria and processes for award recipients, inductees and sport memorabilia collections;
- Provide recommendations on inductions and award recipients to Council;
- Plan and host an induction and award ceremony every two (2) years outside of a municipal election year.
Contact Us
Town of Gravenhurst
3-5 Pineridge Gate
Gravenhurst ON P1P1Z3
T: 705-687-3412
TF: 1-855-687-3412
info@gravenhurst.ca