Congratulations to the winners of this year's MWA Promotion & Education Awards! The ceremony, held on May 28th, was graciously hosted by John Watson, Chair of the Promotion and Education Committee, from Cambium Inc.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who submitted an entry; your contributions made the judging process both fascinating and exhilarating. 

A special thank you goes out to our wonderful and dedicated judging committee, comprised of members from MWA's municipalities. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. 

This year's winners: 

Campaign, Large Municipality (>50,001 households)

• GOLD: City of Barrie "Changes Coming to the Curb"
• SILVER (tie): Niagara Region "2024 Illegal Dumping Campaign (No One Wants to See Your Junk"
• SILVER (tie): Simcoe County "Do Your Part – Use Your Green Cart"

Campaign, Small Municipality (<50,000 households)

• GOLD: City of North Bay "ReThink Waste – Our Arenas Are Your Arenas"
• SILVER: Wellington County "New Minimum Waste Fee at Wellington County Waste Facilities"
  

Print Tool, Small Municipality (<50,000 households)

• GOLD: Region of Durham "Know Before You Throw – Five R's Activity Book and Colouring Sheets"
• SILVER: Wellington County "Solid Waste Services – Spring Newsletter"
• BRONZE: City of Vaughan "City of Vaughan's 2025 Waste Collection Schedule"

Social Media & Online Strategy

• SILVER: District of Muskoka "Know Where It Goes"
  

Special Event

• GOLD: Municipality of Dysart et al "Great Haliburton Clothing Swap"
  
• SILVER: Dufferin County "Winter Warmth Clothing Swap Party"

Community Engagement & Outreach Program

• GOLD: District of Muskoka "The Future of Waste is Here!"
• SILVER: City of Richmond Hill "Battery Collection Safety & Container Inspection Program"
  

Surprise Us

• GOLD: City of Hamilton "Glutton Litter Collecting Machine Vinyl Wrap"
• SILVER: City of Richmond Hill "Choose to Reuse – City of Richmond Hill's Dish Library"
• BRONZE: Peel Region "Peel's Waste Education School Lunchbox Initiative"

2025 P&E Awards Winners!

Back Row (L-R): Sana Ahmed (Dufferin County), Ryan Kent (City of Hamilton), Bridget Mitchell (City of Barrie), Andrea Roberts (District of Muskoka), Renee Recoskie (District of Muskoka), John Williams (Simcoe County), Tyler McClure (Simcoe County), Victoria Thomas (City of North Bay), Cathy Wiebe (Wellington County), Jennifer Gil (City of Vaughan), Danielle Luciano (Region of Durham), Michael van Huisseling (Wellington County)

Front row (L-R): Leila Bal (City of Richmond Hill), Elizabeth Stec (City of Richmond Hill), Ashley Dembinski (Municipality of Dysart et al), Amber Schmucker (Niagara Region), Tiana Dominick (Niagara Region)