Wilmot announces 2026 Citizen of the Year Award recipients

Kristy’s long-standing community involvement spans schools, sports, events and charities. She serves on the board for the New Hamburg Fall Fair, has chaired the Grandview Public School Parent Council for several years, and volunteers at Forest Glen Public School. She has also supported The Breakfast Club of Wilmot, the New Hamburg Firebirds, 100 Women Who Care, International Women’s Day and The Terry Fox Run. At Grandview, Kristy leads fundraisers and has organized the Fun Fair for more than a decade. Through her business, she creates volunteer opportunities and provides free personal training, memberships and classes. She is also head coach of the U11 Girls Wilmot Blue softball team.

For decades, Shirley has given her time to causes that support health, wellness and community care. Her volunteer work includes serving with the Wilmot & Wellesley Resource Centre food bank and supporting outpatient chemotherapy care at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre for more than 20 years. She has also contributed to the Great Ride and Stride for Cancer and has volunteered with Children’s Wish/Make-A-Wish for more than 30 years. More recently, Shirley began helping with the Blood Donor Clinic at Steinman Church in Baden. Her many years of service reflect a steady commitment to improving the lives of others and strengthening the community around her.