CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY

2025 Community Awards

Celebrating Excellence in Our Community: Meet the 2025 Winners!

We’re thrilled to announce the recipients of the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐃𝐀𝐖𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐊 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 —a heartfelt celebration of the people and organizations who make our community shine!

Each year, the Community Awards Gala brings together residents, leaders, and changemakers to recognize the remarkable individuals, businesses, non-profits, and organizations that make Dawson Creek a vibrant and compassionate place to live. From acts of heroism and philanthropic generosity to outstanding volunteerism and professional achievements, these nominees exemplify the spirit of community and the power of positive impact.

This gala is more than just an event—it’s a heartfelt celebration of those who go above and beyond to uplift others and enrich our shared quality of life. We are proud to shine a spotlight on their contributions and honor the legacy they’re building in our region.

Please join us in congratulating these incredible changemakers! Your passion, dedication, and impact inspire us all.

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Citizen of the Year

𝐄𝐌𝐌𝐀 𝐇𝐀𝐖𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐒
Sponsor: City of Dawson Creek

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Business of the Year

𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒
Sponsor: Dawson Creek & District
Chamber of Commerce

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Entrepreneur of the Year

𝐊𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐈
Sponsor: Community Futures Peace Liard

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Youth of the Year

𝐑𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐓 𝐑𝐎𝐁𝐁
Sponsor: Dawson Co-Op

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Non-Profit of the Year

𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒
𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
Sponsor: Tim Hortons

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Volunteer of the Year

𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐄 𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐅𝐘
Sponsor: Urban Systems

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Inclusive Workplace of the Year

𝐃𝐀𝐕𝐄’𝐒 𝐍𝐎 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒
Sponsor: Community Living

OTHER SPONSORS

Tourmaline Oil Corp
Northern Lights College
Ovintiv Inc
New Trinity Photography
Ovintiv Events Centre

Let’s celebrate the people who make Dawson Creek

Extraordinary

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