The Caledon Hills BTC is fortunate to have many, many dedicated volunteers who have devoted years to the organization and the Trail. Thank you to all the volunteers who strive to make a difference! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
Our club has five current awards that honour those volunteers who go above and beyond. Descriptions of these awards are below. Details about nominations can be found in our newsletter on an annual basis. Check out the March and/or April issues of Caledon e-Comment to learn more about the nomination process. Congratulations to all the volunteers as noted below who have received awards!
CHBTC RIBBON OF WILDERNESS AWARD
The Ribbon of Wilderness Award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club having normally served as a volunteer for a minimum of 10 years. The award is given for an exemplary demonstration of dedication and commitment to the club and to the mission of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. The recipient’s volunteer activities will have enhanced and strengthened the Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club.
Previous award winners:
2022: Diane McKenzie
2023: Peter Leeney
2024: Barry Westhouse
THE ISABEL EAST AWARD
The Isabel East Award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated transparency, excellent communication and inclusiveness in helping Caledon Hills Bruce Trail Club members enjoy their Bruce Trail activities.
Previous award winners:
2007: Jeanette Cave
2008: Pat Bryant & Fran Chamberlain
2009: Janice McClelland
2010: Tuesday Hiker Group
2011: Greg Huffman
2012: Robert Gillespie
2013: Ray Matsalla & Dave Platt
2014: Joan Richard
2015: Carol Sheppard
2016: Albert McMaster
2017: Kristina Zeromskiene
2018: Marilyn Ross
2019: Louise Carberry
2020: David Lamb
2022: Andree Zeritsch
2023: Colleen Darrell
2024: Doris Harper
THE BARRY WESTHOUSE AWARD
The Barry Westhouse Award This award recognizes a volunteer who has demonstrated an active involvement in the physical work of trail maintenance and development. The recipient best exemplifies an unsung volunteer commitment to the Bruce Trail.
Previous award winners:
2007: Roy Bauman & Sally Smyth
2008: Gary Hall & John Maxwell
2009: Jim Wilker
2010: Charlie Atkinson
2011: Frank Chow
2012: Dave Hull
2013: Norm Randle
2014: Dave Sarginson
2015: Jacques & Karen Martin
2016: David Weiker
2017: Jim Graham
2018: David Lloyd
2019: Jamie Matheson
2020: Joan Richard
2022: Sandra Green
2023: Gord Witty
2024: Jim Swalwell
THE ROSS MCLEAN AWARD
Must be a member of CHBTC. The award may be given for an exemplary demonstration of dedication and commitment to the Club. The recipient of this award will have demonstrated a long-term commitment to the club, having served as a volunteer for a minimum of ten years in a variety of roles.
Previous award winners:
2010: Dave Moule
2011: Laurence & Irene Christie
2012: Dave Platt
2013: Barry Westhouse
2014: Carol & John Maxwell
2015: Helen Billing
2016: Jean Kerins
2017: Alan Billing
2018: Janice McClelland
2019: Beth Gilhespy (Beth is the last recipient of this award)
THE JUNIOR APPRECIATION AWARD
This award is given out to club members who are under the age of 18 who regularly volunteer their time and have demonstrated a willingness to help CHBTC members enjoy club activities.
Previous award winners:
2013: Faeron Darrell
2014: Peter Moule
2015: Alison Moule
2017: Guste Zeromskis
2018: Jenna Nensi
THE LAURENCE CHRISTIE BIODIVERSITY AWARD
This award recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to preserving and/or enhancing biodiversity on BTC land managed in the Caledon Hills section.
Previous award winners:
2019: Laurence Christie
2020: Franca De Angelis
2022: Jointly Richard Smythe and Gary Hall
2023: Bill Murray
2024: Bill Copeland and Don Hamilton