Mayor and Council are pleased to recognize this year's recipients of the Community Recognition Award! This year's recipients represent
- Outstanding volunteerism, long service, projects or initiatives, accomplishments or achievements that have contributed in a significant way to the betterment of the community in any of the following areas: sport, music, arts, culture, education, citizenship, environment and/or social services
- Milestone birthdays or milestone wedding anniversaries
2025 Recipients
For their contribution to the betterment of the community:
| Awardee | Reason for Nomination | Category | Description of contribution |
| Cathy MacKinnon | Volunteerism and long service | Music, arts, culture | Dakwakada Dancers |
| Patty Moore | Volunteerism and long service | Social services, citizenship | St. Elias Seniors and Elders Society |
| Jolene Billwiler | Volunteerism | Sport | St. Elias Ski Club |
| Cindy Cowie | Volunteerism | Sport | Haines Junction Soccer Club |
| Nicolas Filteau | Volunteerism | Arts | Lighting for Creative Junction's year-end performance |
| Chantal Freniere | Volunteerism | Music, arts, culture | Glacier Nights Festival, Halloween dances, arena disco nights |
| Andy Hall | Volunteerism | Sport | St. Elias Ski Club |
| Collin Kallio | Volunteerism | Sport | St. Elias Ski Club |
| Ryan Kinna | Volunteerism | Sport | St. Elias Ski Club |
| Megan MacKellar | Volunteerism | Sport | St. Elias Ski Club |
| Grace Mendez | Major achievement | Culture, education, social services | Business-related contributions |
In recognition of significant milestones:
| Awardee | Milestone |
| Roy and Beth Martinson | 50th Wedding Anniversary |
| Ron and Iris Wilson | 57th Wedding Anniversary |
| Ron Wilson | 80th Birthday |
More information about the Community Recognition Program:
- Community Recognition Policy #43-25 (click to download)
- Community Recognition Nomination Form (click to download)
- The deadline for the next intake for nominations is June 15, 2026