Mission, BC—Community groups, organizations, and individuals were honoured for their work supporting wellness during a recent Community Wellness Strategy event.
"Mission is a community of volunteers and that is one of the characteristics that makes our home such a livable place,” said Mayor Paul Horn. “These Community Wellness Awards truly reflect the spirit of our community. They show that people here aren’t willing to sit by idly while they see neighbours in need.”
Council adopted the Mission Community Wellness Strategy in 2023. The social and health strategy was informed by community engagement and utilizes partnerships to wellness across multiple sectors and service providers.
“It is not surprising that these awards reflect such a broad cross-section of people, from construction companies to doctors, and from neighbourhood associations to informal groups who simply choose to act,” Horn said. “Mission is incredibly grateful for the commitment and creativity demonstrated by all of our recipients.”
Award Recipients
Community Wellness Business Partner Award – BlackBerry Kitchen (Stone Soup)
Accepted by Laurel and Kerry Martin
Community Wellness Business Partner Award – Downtown Business Association
Accepted by Karley Holley
Collaboration Award – The Penny/Copper Hall
Accepted by Greg Elford
Neighbourhood Development Award – The Dunsmuir Neighbourhood Association
Accepted by Pascale-Sara Frenette
Housing Award – Housing Developer
Accepted by Ray Vesely
Community Partnership Award – Mission Mobile RV
Accepted by Nate McCready, Dr. Tarun Soni, and Dr. Jeff Kornelsen
Community Partnership Award – Youth Unlimited RV
Accepted by Calvin Williams and Luke Mason
Community Wellness Volunteer Award
Accepted by Judith Ray
Community Wellness Volunteer Award
Accepted by Christy Winters
Leadership and Integrity Award – Fraser House
Accepted by Cynthia Coyle
Community Heart Award – Mission Friendship Centre
Accepted by Ernestine O’Rourke
Find out more about the Community Wellness Strategy.
