2012 Northeastern Ontario Recreation Association Award Recipients

Initiative Award

For outstanding innovation that increases opportunities for participation in Sport, Recreation and Healthy Active Living.
• Canadian Ski Patrol – Algonquin Zone
• Pond Hockey Festival on the Rock (Sudbury)
• Robinson Neighbourhood Association (Sudbury)

Award of Distinction

This award is presented to an individual who is a leader in the successful advancement of Recreation and Healthy Active Living opportunities in Northeastern Ontario. The recipient shall have made a significant and distinct contribution to the field of recreation through such areas as growth, development and/or enhancement.
• Rotary Club of Sudbury - Rotary Park
• Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers - Rotary Park
• Peter Schneider - Greater Sudbury Concert Series
• Danny Vallière - Township of Dubreuilville
• Marc Gagnon - Municipality of West Nipissing
• Marielle  Leblanc - Municipality of West Nipissing

President's Award

Recognition of outstanding achievement, commitment and effort in the advancement of NeORA and it’s goals.
• Jeff Pafford - City of Greater Sudbury