RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) —Westmeath local and WDRA President, Brenda Grady was honoured with the individual Warden’s Community Service Award at November’s session of County Council this week. County of Renfrew Warden, Jennifer Murphy presented this year’s awards in three categories. The Killaloe Food Bank was honoured as the not-for-profit organization and Madawaska Coffee Company was honoured as the recipient of the business category.
The Warden’s Community Service Awards recognize and promote the outstanding efforts by community champions in Renfrew County. Warden Murphy expressed her pleasure in bringing to light the excellent contributions the recipients have made to their communities. “These awards gratefully acknowledge the excellence of community minded organizations and individuals in Renfrew County. All three of these recipients are truly community champions. Each of them has selflessly contributed their time and effort in a socially responsible manner that demonstrates what it means to be a quality of life advocate.”
Director of Development and Property, Craig Kelley in his address to council stressed the importance of the awards and the value of rewarding those who contribute in a positive manner to the County of Renfrew as a community. “In Renfrew County our communities grow stronger daily through the commitments of individuals, businesses and organizations, and their selfless volunteer efforts. These individuals, businesses, and organizations have made a clear impact upon the quality of life here in Renfrew County.”
Each year, a Selection Review Committee comprised of the County of Renfrew Warden, Chief Administrative Officer, and one member of County Council select the award recipients. Nominees are considered in each of the three categories: Individual Person, Not-for-profit Organization, and For-profit Business. All nominees are considered on the basis of criteria as to how they contribute to the County of Renfrew’s Quality of life.
