Watershed Wide – October 8, 2025 – At its 43rd annual Conservation Awards ceremony, held at NewRoads Performing Arts Centre on October 7, the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority celebrated 23 incredible individuals, businesses, and groups who are working hard to improve our environment.
“In a time when environmental challenges can feel overwhelming, these local heroes remind us that positive change starts right here in our own communities,” said Clare Riepma, City of Barrie Councillor and Chair of the Conservation Authority. “Their efforts inspire hope and reminds us that environmental stewardship is truly a shared effort.”
The Conservation Authority’s Chief Administrative Officer, Rob Baldwin added, “The future truly is bright. This year’s recipients include seasoned conservation champions and an impressive number of young environmental leaders. Together, they’re showing that the passion for protecting our environment is alive and well, and that’s something worth celebrating.”
Below is a list of the 23 recipients who received awards this year.
Full details about their achievements, including pictures and videos, can be found on our website here: https://lsrca.on.ca/index.php/about-us/conservation-awards/
Healthy Water Award (5 recipients)
- City of Barrie
- Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
- Town of Georgina
- Wildridge Farm (Town of Innisfil)
- Township of Uxbridge
Healthy Land Award (5 recipients)
- Doug Pegg (Township of King)
- Town of East Gwillimbury
- Peter & Betty Homenuck (Township of King)
- Mike Sproxton & Sarah Teefy (City of Kawartha Lakes)
- John Nagy (Township of Brock)
Healthy Community Award (10 recipients)
- Fred C Cook Public School Eco Phoenix (Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury)
- Magna Mechatronics, Mirrors & Lighting (Town of Newmarket)
- Morning Glory Public School (Town of Georgina)
- Rotary Club of Barrie Huronia (City of Barrie)
- Rotary Club of Uxbridge (Town of Uxbridge)
- St. Andrew’s College (Town of Aurora)
- South Simcoe Streams Network (Town of Innisfil)
- Stouffville Library (Town of Stouffville)
- WS Butterflyway Project (Town of Stouffville)
- Youth for Lake Simcoe (City of Barrie)
Ernie Crossland Young Conservationist Award
Anne Bowman (Lake Simcoe Watershed)
Distinguished Achievement Award
SolversMind Robotics (Town of Aurora, Lake Simcoe Watershed)
George R. Richardson Conservation Award of Honour
Bruce Brydon (Lake Simcoe Watershed)
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority’s mission is to protect and restore the Lake Simcoe watershed with research, policies, and engagement driven action.
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E-Mail: s.connor@lsrca.on.ca
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