Mike Bradley has released the Mayor's Honour List for 2015.
A remarkable 17 groups or individuals are being recognized for improving the quality of life or making a significant contribution to the City of Sarnia and Lambton County.
Peter Banks helped prevent the sale of the Howard Watson Nature Trail in 1988, while Tony Barrand had worked tirelessly for the Bluewater Trails Committee.
Wendy Asher, Lynn LeFaive, young student Naima Raza have been recognized for their various volunteer efforts in the area.
Pearl Chafee helped improve the quality of life for seniors, Sarnia firefighter John Tidball improved the life of Sarnia's youth, Krystyna Stalmach preserved history of Lambton area war veterans, and Thea DeGroot founded a local food coalition among other things.
Katie Horvath and Kari Roos started the Social Justice Club at Lambton College.
Three major groups made the list, including the Sarnia Historical Society, Victim Services of Sarnia-Lambton and the Golden Hawk Restoration Group.
Sarnia police Detective Constable Mike Howell established a patch-for-patch Fentanyl Programme in Sarnia-Lambton.
Previous MP Pat Davidson was recognized, as was previous Municipal councillor Jim Foubister for their public services and volunteer efforts.
Community Living Sarnia-Lambton's Bob Vansickle tirelessly advocated for the disabled and intellectually challenged across Ontario.
A reception will be held on January 28, 2016 to formally recognize the recipients.
