2018 mayor’s awards handed out in Edmonton

The 2018 mayor’s awards were handed out in Edmonton on Thursday night.

Each year, the awards recognize those who have made significant contributions to the city’s livability. The awards are also meant to recognize people who shine a spotlight on innovations in accessibility.

The awards are handed out in five categories. Details on each of the nominees and winners can be found below.

Outstanding service

The award for outstanding service recognizes individuals, organizations and businesses that provide – through their outstanding service and creative initiatives – accessible services for persons with disabilities in Edmonton.

Winner: Sherri Bessette

2:25 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Sherri Bessette winner for outstanding service

Nominated: Cindy Gordon

2:09 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Cindy Gordon nominated for outstanding service

Nominated: Dr. Glenn Hundleby

2:20 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Dr. Glenn Hundleby nominated for outstanding service

Nominated: ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre

2:32 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre nominated for outstanding service

Nominated: St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre

2:14 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: St. Francis Xavier Sports Centre nominated for outstanding service

Employment paid

The award for employment honours employers, businesses or organizations that have provided paid employment for people with disabilities.

Winner: Dairy Queen – Mike Liber

2:19 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Dairy Queen’s Mike Liber winner for employment paid

Nominated: Lowe’s west end – Thomas Stenson

2:22 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Lowe’s west end’s Thomas Stenson nominated for employment paid

Nominated: Ricky’s All Day Grill – Goldie Hazrah

1:32 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Ricky’s All Day Grill’s Goldie Hazrah nominated for employment paid

Nominated: Sobey’s Lakeland Ridge – Nichole Willems

1:36 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Sobey’s Lakeland Ridge’s Nichole Willems nominated for employment paid

Nominated: The Brick – Chantelle Painter

2:17 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: The Brick’s Chantelle Painter nominated for employment paid

Nominated: Tim Hortons – Jason Goldsmith​

1:57 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Tim Hortons’ Jason Goldsmith nominated for employment paid

Accessible homes and buildings (non-residential)

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The award for accessible homes and buildings honours a non-residential building designed for persons with disabilities. The facility may be a large-scale group home or agency serving a specific population, such as a rehabilitation hospital, a seniors’ home, an agency that aids in employment placements for persons with disabilities or an office serving persons with visual impairments.

Winner: Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association

2:19 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Whitemud Equine Learning Centre Association, winner for accessible homes and buildings (non-residential)

Nominated: Citadel Theatre

2:16 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Citadel Theatre nominated for accessible homes and buildings (non-residential)

Nominated: Londonderry Mall​ renovations

2:18 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Londonderry Mall renovations nominated for accessible homes and buildings (non-residential)

Nominated: Mechanized river valley access​

2:24 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Mechanized River Valley Access nominated for accessible homes and buildings (non-residential)

Nominated: Wellspring Edmonton

2:28 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Wellspring Edmonton nominated for accessible homes and buildings (non-residential)

Ewen Nelson award for self-advocacy

The award for self-advocacy, named in honour of Ewen Nelson, recognizes the contributions of an individual with a disability who has been a self-advocate in the development of services and supports for citizens with disabilities.

Winner: The late ​​Diane Butcher​

2:22 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: The late ​​Diane Butcher​ winner for Ewen Nelson award for self advocacy

Youth

The youth award honours a person between the ages of 12 and 24 who make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities in Edmonton.

Winner: Peter Anto Johnson​

1:55 Edmonton Mayor’s Awards: Peter Anto Johnson wins youth award