City Announces Recipients of Civic Awards at 2024 Applause Awards Gala

Last evening (April 17, 2024), the City of St. John’s presented its civic awards at a gala event at the St. John’s Convention Centre.

“The City is proud to honour the remarkable contributions of our community with a range of awards, spotlighting excellence of individuals, groups and organizations,” said Mayor Danny Breen. “On behalf of Council, I extend my congratulations to all nominees and recipients. You have all made a lasting impact on our community."

Awards presented include:

Senior of the Year

• Dr. Steven Wolinetz

Youth of the Year

• Junior Youth of the Year – Alexis MacDonald
• Senior Youth of the Year – Sheza Chowdhury

2023 Athletes of the Year Awards

• Marg Davis Award for Female Athlete of the Year: Kate Bazeley, Athletics
• Tom “Dynamite” Dunn Award for Male Athlete of the Year: James Clarke, Rugby
• Team of the Year – Team Gushue, Curling

Climate Change Leadership Awards

• Corporate Climate Change Leadership Award: Crombie REIT - Avalon Mall
• Community Climate Change Leadership Award: Dr. Sean McGrath, For A New Earth (FANE) 

Innovative Housing Design Awards

• Stella’s Circle
• Choices for Youth

Heritage Awards

• 156 Gower Street
• 8 Military Road, St. Thomas’ Anglican Church

2023 Tourism Awards

• Tourism Excellence Award: HOLD FAST Festival
• The Legend Award: Quidi Vidi Brewery
• The Destination St. John’s Award of Distinction: 2023 Canadian Women in Ocean Industries Leadership (CWOIL) Conference

2023 Volunteer of the Year

• Youth Volunteer of the Year: Emmett Cochran
• Adult/Senior Volunteer of the Year: Alick Tsui
• Group Volunteer of the Year: Street Reach Volunteer Program (Thrive)

The City also recognized members of advisory committees, working groups, boards and experts’ panels.

View Detailed List of Winners & Nominees