A local volunteer is being honoured for his work in the community and efforts to keep kids safe.
Todd Trahan was named the Chip Gordon Citizen of the Year at Wednesday night’s Wallaceburg Business and Community Excellence Awards for his work Cops for Kids gun safety program.
Todd Shepley took home two trophies with Glasstown Brewing Company winning both the Community Inclusion and Entrepreneur of the Year awards.
Chatham-Kent’s first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Coordinator, Rebecca Haskel-Thomas was honoured with the Building Bridges Award, sponsored by Walpole Island Employment & Training Centre.
Three community builders were honoured posthumously with the late Aaron VanDorsselaer, Dennis Debot, and Jen Anthony recognized as this year’s Legacy winners.
Nominations for this year’s awards were made online with winners selected by a judging panel from outside the Wallaceburg area.
Full list of 2024 winners:
Agricultural Award
Hideaway Honey
Building Bridges Award
Rebeccah Haskel -Thomas
Business of the Year
Select Finishing Ltd
Chip Gordon Citizen of the Year
Todd Trahan – Cops for kids/Gun safety
Community Inclusion Award
Glasstown Brewing Company
Entrepreneur(s) of the Year
Todd Shepley – Glasstown Brewing Company
Industrial Award
ThruFlow Ltd.
Legacy
Aaron Vendorssler
Dennis Debot
Jen Anthony
Technology Award
James Swain – Cell Tech Clinic
Volunteer of the Year
Dresden Rotary Club
Wallaceburg BIA Award
Jessica D’Felio
Women in Business
Bronwyn Sol – The Sol Kitchen
Young Professional Award
Dalton Authier – Par 72 Golf Lounge
