A gala to celebrate volunteers, athletics, youth, business and community spirit.
A community awards ceremony was held in the Town of Riverview this week.
The Town has been recognizing its volunteers for the past 40 years. It asks groups to select their most deserving volunteers for the year and put their names forth.
Recognition was given to:
Genevieve Machum – Elderdog Canada
John Mark Hanson – Riverview Knight of Columbus
Amanda Devison – The Canadian Federation of Business and Professional Women
Rodney Steeves – Fundy Hiking Trails Association
Tammie Wilcox-Carrier – Riverview Arts Centre
Mary Holt – Riverview Scouting
Anne Bissonnette – Riverview Parks & Recreation
Greg Trites – Riverview Fire & Rescue
Sean Rollo – Riverview High School
Duane LeBlanc – Riverview East Karate
Geoff Cowan – Riverview Ringette Association
Keith Lane – Riverview Pickleball Club
Julie Hopkins – Albert County Food Bank
Jillian Forsey – Girl Guides of Canada
Mike Stone – Riverview Lion’s Club
Wendy Marney – St. Paul’s United Church
Robert Gould – Riverview Veterans and Armed Forces Association
Diane Belanger & Nora Johnson – The Salvation Army Lakeview Manor
Image: Courtesy of Town of Riverview/Jason Bowie Photography
Volunteer of the Year awards were given out in the following categories:
- Schools & churches – Sheldon Macleod, Bethel Presbyterian Church
- Sports & youth organizations – Jeff Melvin, 1st Moncton BPSA
- Essential services – Charlotte Love, The Grass Home
- Committees & service clubs – Sydney Mason, Town of Riverview Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
- Charities & non-profits – Anne Gallant, Riverview Public Library
Image: Courtesy of Town of Riverview/Jason Bowie Photography
Organizations also nominated Riverview youth in Grade 12
- Sports & Athletics – Kate Hughes & Cohen Perry
- Arts & Culture – Peter Bayerle & Jessie Cudmore
- Community Service – Alex Harris & Keira Knowles
- Academics – Isabelle LeBlanc & Kiril Bourakov
Image: Courtesy of Town of Riverview/Jason Bowie Photography
The Jim DeWolfe Community Spirit Award is awarded to a Riverview resident, group, organization or business for their valued contributions to creating and strengthening the community. Robert Taylor was given the 2024 Jim DeWolfe Community Spirit Award.
In early 2024, Riverview residents also voted for their favourite local businesses.
Winners were:
- Best in Service – JEM Beauty Salon
- Best in Retail – The Covered Bridge Quiltery
- Best in Food & Beverage – Five Bridges Bar & Grill
- Business Longevity – The Homestead Restaurant
Image: Courtesy of Town of Riverview/Jason Bowie Photography
The following names were also added to the Town of Riverview’s Sports Wall of Fame.
- Lesley A. Smyth
- Jeremy A. Steeves
- F. Bloyce Bulman
- Robert “Buzz” Betts
Image: Courtesy of Town of Riverview/Jason Bowie Photography
