On Saturday The Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation recognized the community’s top volunteers at its Volunteer of the Year Awards.

 

Honours were handed out across several categories, including Youth Volunteer of the Year to Marlies Cook, Adult Volunteer to Charles Sehn, and Senior or Elder Volunteer to Esther Latchman.

 

The Overall Community Volunteer award went to Bobbi Montean, while the Thompson Health Auxiliary was recognized in the Not-for-Profit and Charity category.

 

Community group awards went to the Thompson Ski Club for winter programming and the Thompson Junior Soccer Association for summer programming.

 

Ouzzy Traore with McDonald’s received the Business Award, and the Manitoba Winter Games Thompson Committee was recognized for Special Projects.

 

Certificates of Special Recognition were also presented to Sandy Timmons, Molly Stapleton, Abbygail Enriquez, and Thompson Immigrant Services.

 

The TNRC says the awards celebrate the dedication and impact of volunteers who help strengthen the Thompson community.