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The City of Saint John recently celebrated the individuals and groups who make our community a better place to live. During a special ceremony at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, Mayor Donna Reardon presented the 2025 Civic Recognition Awards to several deserving locals.

These annual awards highlight the outstanding achievements of residents, local businesses, and organizations. The honorees share a common goal of bringing positive recognition and meaningful impact to Saint John.

A City with a Big Heart

Mayor Donna Reardon praised the dedication of this year’s winners. She noted their constant efforts to support the community.

“These awards celebrate the people and organizations who quietly and consistently lift others up and make Saint John a city with a big heart,” Mayor Reardon said. “This year’s recipients show how generosity, collaboration, and pride in community can create meaningful change across our city.”

2025 Civic Award Winners

The city recognized winners across two main categories this year. Here is the official list of recipients.

Citizens and Organizations of the Year

• Anne Driscoll
• Bernard Cormier
• Dickie Crossman Memorial Foundation
• Top Corner Hockey

Council Commendation Awards

• Carleton Community Centre
• Johanne and Ivan McCullough
• The Saint John Learning Exchange
• Terre Hunter

You can read the full announcement on the City of Saint John website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Saint John Civic Awards?

The Civic Awards recognize residents, businesses, and organizations that make significant contributions to the city of Saint John.

Where did the 2025 awards ceremony take place?

The city held the event at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre.

Who presents the Civic Awards?

Mayor Donna Reardon and the Saint John city council present the awards to the recipients.