The 4th annual Community Builders Awards will be taking place in October 2024, celebrating the extraordinary individuals and organizations making significant contributions to our city.
Award winners will begin to be announced: Monday October 23
This award goes to a student, teacher, administrator, or education advocate (i.e. parent) who has made a difference in the City of Sault Ste. Marie. It could be an extraordinary teacher who has changed the direction of students’ lives, an administrator who established a specialized program, or an advocate who helped implement lasting positive change in our local schools.
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This award recognizes a person or group that has had an important positive impact on our environment, both man-made and natural. It may be a private initiative (i.e. an innovative energy efficient home) or a public one (a re-greening project). What all initiatives will have in common is that they demonstrate to the rest of us what is possible in improving our environmental footprint in our community.
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The award goes to an individual or group that has had an important impact on the health care of the community. It could be as straight forward as a health-care professional who has gone beyond the call of duty, or the individual who helped establish a health care program that wouldn’t exist without his or her leadership.
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The Legacy Award is a posthumous honour, recognizing an individual whose life and legacy have created lasting change and measurable difference in our community. This award pays tribute to an individual’s professional, social or cultural leadership and vision for the betterment of our community.
By acknowledging their profound contributions through either a living legacy or a legacy created through their passing, this award pays tribute to the enduring impact they have made, ensuring that their visionary spirit and dedication continue to inspire future generations.
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The award goes to the individual or group that has contributed to the strength of sport in the community. They have inspired people (a coach), established a program (a league or playground), mentored a team or an individual to extraordinary accomplishment, or set an example for many to carry in their hearts.
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We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Community Builders Awards, designed to honour outstanding members of our community who help make Sault Ste. Marie a better place to work, live and play.
As steadfast champions of local, we strive to support and uplift our community and that most certainly includes the innovative, resilient and inspiring people who make Sault Ste. Marie so special.
These awards recognize the incredible achievements of ten local people, organizations or businesses in ten different categories.
Past winners
What are the eligibility requirements?
To be eligible for nomination, the candidate must be a resident of Sault Ste. Marie for the past 5 years. For the Young Leader award specifically, the nominee must be under 25 years old.
*Please note: Village Media staff and sitting politicians are not eligible for nomination.
When is the nomination deadline?
The nomination deadline for 2024 is Friday, July 26th.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners and their nominators will be notified in September and the winners will be announced publicly beginning on October 11th.
How do I submit my letters of support for a nomination?
You can upload your letters from the nomination form or you can email them to [email protected].
At The Community Builders Awards, we greatly value our relationships with our sponsors. Through close collaboration, we strive to develop a sponsorship package to meet your company’s exact needs.
Our tailor-made sponsorship opportunities are designed to address each of our partners’ marketing goals and brand exposure. Our events attract supporters and professionals who are appreciative to luxury products, brands and services. Sponsoring the Community Builders Awards is a creative answer to your marketing needs.
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