2023 Good Neighbour Award

Mike & Isabel Smith, Good Neighbour Award Recipient 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Good Neighbour Award Winners

2016 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Kensington North Watersheds Association 
2017 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Kensington Lions Club
2018 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Kensington Meals on Wheels
2019 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Kensington Senior Surfers
2020 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Jamie MacKay
2021 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Kensington United Church
2022 Good Neighbour Award Winner – David Boucher (Kensington Food Basket)
2023 Good Neighbour Award Winner – Mike & Isabel Smith (County Line Courier)

 

2023 Youth and Citizen of the Year

Coreen Pickering, Citizen of the Year

Coreen Pickering embodies the true spirit of community. Her unwavering commitment to bettering our community, whether through volunteering, advocacy, or leadership, has set a remarkable example for us all. From volunteering with Girl Guides, the Heart of PEI Committee, being co-chair of the Queen Elizabeth Elementary Home and School Association, being a member of Town Council, and serving as Deputy Mayor, Coreen is a true community leader and an inspiration for others. Her exceptional dedication, selfless service and invaluable contributions to our community make Coreen an ideal candidate for the 2023 Town of Kensington Citizen of the Year.     

We are proud to recognize Coreen Pickering as our 2023 citizen of the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Coreen Pickering (Right) Mayor, Rowan Caseley (Left)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jessica Thibeau, Youth of the Year

Jessica, through a process of public nomination, is judged to have demonstrated outstanding achievement in each of the aforestated areas of endeavour. As a maturing leader, she has dedicated herself to countless school activities, community involvement, and is a true community volunteer, all of which helps the Town of Kensington to become a stronger community for everyone. It is with great pleasure that this deserving youth member of the Town of Kensington has been selected to receive the 2023 Youth of the Year Award.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Rowan Caseley (Left) Jessica Thibeau (Right)

 

 

 

 

 

Citizen of the Year Award and Youth of the Year Award Submission Criteria

The Citizen of the Year award was established by Ivan J. Gallant in 2004 during his term as Mayor. The award exemplifies outstanding service to one’s community combined with an extraordinary determination and passionate desire to contribute towards improving the quality of life of residents of the Town of Kensington and, more broadly, the quality of life for residents of Prince Edward Island and Canada.

The Youth of the Year Award was established in 2005 by Mayor Ivan Gallant. It is annually presented by the Town of Kensington to a youth member of the community who has demonstrated accomplishment in three or more of the following areas:

• Academic excellence; outstanding achievement in athletic or cultural activities
• Significant contribution to school affairs and extracurricular activities
• Participation in community activities together with demonstrated leadership skills
• Overall good character and citizenship

 

Submissions for Nomination should include:

1) NOMINATION LETTER – a cover letter that will include the name, address, telephone number of both the nominee and nominator(s).

2) ACCOMPLISHMENTS – A brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award for which he/she is being nominated. Supporting details as to contributions and accomplishments for the person being nominated and other information that may be helpful in evaluating the nomination.

3) REFERENCES – two letters from persons in support of the nomination.

 

Past Award Winners

2004 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Roscoe Pendleton
2005 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Rudy Croken
2006 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Cindy Doucette
2007 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Sheila Dunphy
2008 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Gloria MacNeill
2009 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Garnett Turner
2010 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Shelly Moase
2011 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Lea Bell
2012 Citizens of the Year Award Winners- Rendall and Sandra Caseley
2013 Citizen of the Year Award –  Lois Brown
2014 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Ann Brander
2015 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Bonnie MacRae
2016 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Juanita Boucher
2017 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Elizabeth Hubley
2018 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Ruby Cousins
2019 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Sandi Clark
2020 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Marlene Turner
2021 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Carol Evans
2022 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Lynn Anne Hogan
2023 Citizen of the Year Award Winner – Coreen Pickering

2005 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Stacey E. Coffin
2006 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Sara M. Wilson
2007 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Stephanie Gallant
2008 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Maryann Ashley
2009 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Paige Mills
2010 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Sarah Elizabeth MacDonald
2011 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Tyler Doucette
2012 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Megan MacLeod
2013 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Emma MacDermott
2014 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Makayla Powell
2015 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Kiersten Richards
2016 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Brianna MacKay
2017 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Courtney Profitt
2018 Youth of the Year Award Winners – Bethany Spencer and Shannan Hill
2019 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Benjamin Dyment
2020 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Lauren Ferguson
2021 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Connor Constain
2022 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Hillary Murphy
2023 Youth of the Year Award Winner – Jessica Thibeau

 

Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award

2007 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Sandy Clark
2008 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Jack Tawsdale
2009 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Lola Ogilvie
2010 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Janet Cotton
2011 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – New London Fire Department
2012 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Cindy Doucette
2013 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Grace MacLeod
2014 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Bill Bryanton
2015 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Ron Gill
2016 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Lois Brown
2017 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Phyllis Carr
2018 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Heather Bernard
2019 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Jamie MacKay
2021 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Louis Ellsworth
2022 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – John Davison
2023 Clair Mayhew Volunteer of the Year Award – Bev Campbell