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County of Simcoe hosts 10th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards


Midhurst/October 24, 2022 – Media are invited to attend the 10th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton.  

The Newcomer Recognition Awards ceremony was created a decade ago by the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership to recognize community leaders and champions who take decisive action to enhance the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County. This year’s event will once again be an in-person celebration, highlighting the successful integration of many newcomers to Simcoe County, while showcasing our diversity and the positive impact it has on our communities.   

Award recipients are nominated by their peers through an open nomination process, with awards to be handed out for the following categories: Immigrant Youth; Immigrant Mentor; Immigrant Artist; Immigrant Entrepreneur; Welcoming Work Environment; Multiculturalism through Education – Educator; Service Excellence Award; Youth Community Champion; Community Champion and Ethno-Cultural Group.

​EVENT:​

County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards

​Where:

Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club
4730 Sideroad #25, Thornton, Ontario

When:

Thursday, October 27, 2022
5:30 to 9 p.m.
Note: Media are asked to contact County of Simcoe Communications and Events Team to confirm attendance

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.­­­­­­

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CONTACTS:

Jen Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca

Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca​