On Saturday the Town of Bracebridge recognized and celebrated community members for their contributions at the Community Recognition Awards in the Muskoka Leon’s Auditorium at the Muskoka Lumber Community Centre.
The program recognizes residents for their valuable contributions to the community in two categories: Community Service Awards and Community Sport Awards.
Congratulations to the 2025 Community Recognition Award winners.
Community Service AwardsÂ
- Sharon Davis, Bracebridge Senior of the Year Award
- John De Koning, Bracebridge Good Citizenship Award
- Gary Denniss, Award of Merit
- Gail Jackson, Bracebridge Volunteer Service Award
- Mary-Lou Matchett, Bracebridge Volunteer Service Award
- Jan Olsson, Outstanding Volunteer Achievement Award
- Bracebridge Horticultural Society, Mayor’s Award of Excellence
Community Sports Awards
- Jacqueline Hanna, Bracebridge Community Coach of the Year
- Sydney Freeman, Jim Quigley Memorial Athlete of the Year
Nominations for the 2026 Community Recognition Awards will open in the spring of 2026.
To learn more about the program visit bracebridge.ca/communityrecognition.




