Local residents and organizations recognized at Peterborough County community awards
By Stacey Sullivan
Individuals, organizations, and businesses from the Township of Selwyn and the Village of Lakefield were recognized during the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards last week.
Held every two years, the awards celebrate permanent and seasonal residents, groups, and businesses that have made extraordinary contributions to communities across the County. The 2026 awards were presented on Thursday, May 14 in Otonabee-South Monaghan.
Among the local winners was Kawartha Home Hardware, who received the Business Leadership Award recognizing businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the county.
Staff from Kawartha Home Hardware were presented with the Business Leadership Award at the Peterborough County Community Recognition Awards ceremony on May 14. (Photo: Kawartha Home Hardware)
In a social media post following the award presentation, Kawartha Home Hardware thanked the community for its ongoing support, “We truly could not have achieved this without the unwavering support of our amazing community. Since the fire, the kindness, encouragement, and support we’ve received has meant more than words can express — and it continues every single day.”
“We truly could not have achieved this without the unwavering support of our amazing community.”
The Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee received the Community Volunteer of the Year Award, honouring groups or individuals who have demonstrated exceptional volunteerism and community involvement within the county.
The Lakefield Trail Stewardship Committee with Selwyn Township Councillor Brian Henry, Mayor Sherry Senis, and Deputy Mayor Ron Black. (Photo: Selwyn Township)
Also recognized was David Goyette, who received the Leadership in Arts and Culture Award for demonstrating excellence in the arts and helping bring recognition to the county through cultural contributions.
A full list of award recipients is available on the Peterborough County website.