Town of Bracebridge opens nominations for 2025 Community Recognition Awards

BRACEBRIDGE, ON (March 17, 2025) – The Town of Bracebridge is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Community Recognition Awards. This annual program celebrates individuals and groups who have made outstanding contributions to the community through service, arts, culture, sports, and more. Nominations will be accepted until Tuesday, May 20. The program features two categories:

Community Service Awards

• Good Citizenship
• Volunteer Service
• Volunteer Achievement
• Young Volunteer Award
• Award of Merit
• Senior of the Year
• Senior Achievement
• Accessibility
• Community Arts and Culture
• Community Heritage

Community Sport Awards

• Athlete of the Year
• Team of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Baseball Wall of Fame (Player, Coach/Official, Fan/Supporter, Builder/Sponsor)

These awards are an opportunity to highlight the unsung heroes of Bracebridge, from volunteers to athletes, and to honor their positive impact on the community. Nominations can be submitted by friends, family members, colleagues, or as self-nominations. Individuals or groups may also be nominated for multiple categories. 

For more information, including detailed award criteria and nomination instructions, visit bracebridge.ca/communityrecognition. Completed nomination forms can be emailed to Katie Gruetzner, Wellness and Aquatics Coordinator, or dropped off in-person to the Bracebridge Sportsplex.

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About Bracebridge – The Town of Bracebridge is located in the Heart of Muskoka, the epitome of Canada’s Cottage Country.  With a population in excess of 17,000 permanent residents that doubles during the summer months, the community has a diversified economy that is highlighted by strong construction, hospitality and professional sectors. Bracebridge is the steward of the cottage country brand and is teaching the world the power of living the Muskoka lifestyle in its spirit, the arts, food, home and recreation. The Town is positioned on the 45th parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole, and is recognized as Santa’s summer home.




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