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2021 Community Builders Awards Winners

All 2021 winners of the Sault Ste. Marie Community Builders Awards presented by SooToday.com

<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Zonta Club works to improve access to health care for women

Community Builders Awards: Zonta Club works to improve access to health care for women

This year’s Health Care Award recipient fights for gender equality in a way that benefits the health and physical well-being of women everywhere
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Krista McCracken’s leadership supports widespread learning about Canada’s residential school system

Community Builders Awards: Krista McCracken’s leadership supports widespread learning about Canada’s residential school system

Shingwauk Residential Schools Centre (SRSC) has become a nationally and internationally recognized leader in education focused on truth and reconciliation as a result of Krista’s work
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie recognized as a pillar of our community

Community Builders Awards: Rotary Club of Sault Ste. Marie recognized as a pillar of our community

Club named Hall of Fame award winner for Rotaryfest, the Sault’s only summer festival for 100 years
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Nick Brash brings world-class racing to the Algoma region

Community Builders Awards: Nick Brash brings world-class racing to the Algoma region

This year’s Sports and Recreation Award recipient has created an inclusive culture in the Sault for runners to get outside and compete
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Susan Barber’s legacy lives on

Community Builders Awards: Susan Barber’s legacy lives on

Susan passed away in August 2016, but her 30 years of work in the local arts community has left a lasting and positive impact on Sault Ste. Marie
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Marek McLeod is a natural leader

Community Builders Awards: Marek McLeod is a natural leader

Winner of this year’s Young Leader Award was instrumental in creating Algoma District School Board’s Northern Indigenous Youth Council 
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Tony Porco fosters economic development in the Sault

Community Builders Awards: Tony Porco fosters economic development in the Sault

Winner of this year’s Economic Development category Tony Porco has contributed significantly to business, tourism community
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Jody Rebek is a fierce advocate for water protection

Community Builders Awards: Jody Rebek is a fierce advocate for water protection

An assistant professor at Algoma University and principal at Vive Strategies Consulting, Jody Rebek is dedicated to environmental issues and water conservation in our community 
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Colleen Grisdale is this year’s Unsung Hero

Community Builders Awards: Colleen Grisdale is this year’s Unsung Hero

Colleen has dedicated her time and resources to people and animals in need in our community for the last 15 years 
<b>Community Builders Awards:</b> Denine Williams shines as winner in Arts category

Community Builders Awards: Denine Williams shines as winner in Arts category

Denine Williams has inspired students to pursue their dreams in the arts for over 30 years