Municipality of Inverness County

Inverness County has announced its 2026 volunteer award winners during National Volunteer Week this week.

The Municipality’s Volunteer Recognition Program invites community members to nominate local volunteers who make a difference each year.

“Volunteers are at the heart of what makes our communities feel like home. Across Inverness County, people continue to show up for their neighbours in ways big and small, and that’s what makes this place so special,” says Municipality of Inverness County Warden Bonny MacIsaac.

“Municipal staff have the privilege of working alongside individuals who create connection and belonging every day. To all our volunteers, we thank you. If you’re thinking about getting involved, reach out, we’d love to help you find your place.”

Catherine MacKinnon was randomly selected to represent the County at the annual Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony on September 28 in Halifax.

Her dedication to her community is a wonderful example of the spirit of volunteerism that makes Inverness County a special place to live, according to the Municipality.

The Municipality of Inverness County shared this year’s volunteer award winners are:

• Lydia Babin, Ski Margaree Trails Society
• Larry Beaton, Mabou Rivers Trail Association
• Bonnie Boulton, Bayview Education Centre
• Carol Ann Boyd, Glendale Community Hall
• Lawrence Cameron, The Inverness County Singers
• Mary Frances Chisholm, Inverness Historical Society
• Phyllis Cote, Evergreen Seniors Club
• Donald Fortune, Margaree Salmon Association
• Nadine Hunt, West Mabou Beach and Trails Committee
• Curtis MacDonald, Glencoe Station Recreation Association
• Jacqueline MacDonald, Whycocomagh Lakeview Child Care Society
• Leona MacDonald, Judique Keldonan Seniors Club
• Trish MacDonald, Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre
• Sheila MacDonnell, Judique Historical Society
• Ann MacDougall, Port Hood Development Association
• Catherine MacKinnon, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
• Alice MacLellan, Mill Road Social Enterprises
• Annie MacLellan, Mabou New Horizons Club
• Gary MacLellan, Glendale and Area Community Cooperative Ltd.
• Billy MacLeod, St. Joseph’s Parish of SouthWest Margaree
• Marlene MacMillan, St. Peter’s Parish Port Hood CWL
• Alec MacNeil, Mabou and District Community Development Association
• Eileen MacNeil, Lake Ainslie Weavers
• Bridget MacQuarrie, Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital Auxiliary
• Jean McCann, North Mountain Culture & Recreation Association
• Tom McCann, L’Arche Cape Breton
• Chris McDaniel, Margaree Highland Games
• Kristin Muntz, Margaree Area Development Association
• Monica Ragan, Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society
• Mary May Richard, Centre Mi-Carême
• Stephen Richard, West Bay Road and District Volunteer Fire Department
• Beth Ryan, Inverness County Centre for the Arts
• Betty Watts, Chestico Museum

The Municipality says nominees are recognized for their invaluable contributions with a certificate of recognition and a gift certificate to a local business.

They thank volunteers for their continued dedication and service to Inverness County communities.