County of Simcoe honours nine at 14th Newcomer Recognition Awards
The County of Simcoe celebrated nine local leaders, businesses, and organizations across eight categories during its 14th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards.
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The County of Simcoe hosted its 14th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards on November 5, 2026, honouring nine recipients across eight categories for contributions to welcoming and supporting newcomers in the region.
Who received awards this year?
Recipients were chosen through an open nomination process evaluated by a committee of community stakeholders. The honours span education, mentorship, arts, local housing, youth leadership, and public services across Simcoe County.
The 2026 recipients are Sue Collingbourne for Educator Excellence; Brolin Devine and Aiesha Aggarwal for Inclusive Housing Practices; Alina Hromko as Immigrant Artist; Devraj Sirohi as Immigrant Mentor; Innisfil ideaLAB and Library for Newcomer Inclusive Service Delivery; Melissa Fletcher for Service Excellence; Beatriz Zanatelli for Small Business Owner; and Fatima Abdulaziz Khattak and Mateo Velasco Alva as Youth Community Champions.
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Who organizes the awards? The County of Simcoe organizes the event with community partners and the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership.
How were the recipients chosen? Award winners were selected through an open nomination process reviewed by a committee of community stakeholders.
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The County of Simcoe hosted its 14th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards on November 5, 2026, honouring nine recipients across eight categories for contributions to welcoming and supporting newcomers in the region.
“Last night, the County of Simcoe proudly hosted the 14th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards, celebrating the outstanding contributions of newcomers, organizations, businesses, and community leaders who help make our region a welcoming and inclusive place to live, work, and thrive.”
Nine Community Champions Recognized at County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards · paragraph 1Recipients were chosen through an open nomination process evaluated by a committee of community stakeholders. The honours span education, mentorship, arts, local housing, youth leadership, and public services across Simcoe County.
“Selected through an open nomination process overseen by a committee of community stakeholders, this year’s Newcomer Recognition Award recipients were recognized across eight award categories”
Nine Community Champions Recognized at County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards · paragraph 2The 2026 recipients are Sue Collingbourne for Educator Excellence; Brolin Devine and Aiesha Aggarwal for Inclusive Housing Practices; Alina Hromko as Immigrant Artist; Devraj Sirohi as Immigrant Mentor; Innisfil ideaLAB and Library for Newcomer Inclusive Service Delivery; Melissa Fletcher for Service Excellence; Beatriz Zanatelli for Small Business Owner; and Fatima Abdulaziz Khattak and Mateo Velasco Alva as Youth Community Champions.
“Educator Excellence – Sue Collingbourne Inclusive Housing Practices – Brolin Devine & Aiesha Aggarwal Immigrant Artist – Alina Hromko Immigrant Mentor – Devraj Sirohi Newcomer Inclusive Service Delivery – Innisfil ideaLAB and Library Service Excellence – Melissa Fletcher Small Business Owner – Beatriz Zanatelli Youth Community Champion – Fatima Abdulaziz Khattak Youth Community Champion – Mateo Velasco Alva”
Nine Community Champions Recognized at County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards · paragraphs 3-11The County of Simcoe organizes the event with community partners and the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership.
“The Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (SCLIP) is a community partnership focused on the development of settlement strategies for newcomers.”
Nine Community Champions Recognized at County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards · About Simcoe County Local Immigration PartnershipAward winners were selected through an open nomination process reviewed by a committee of community stakeholders.
“Selected through an open nomination process overseen by a committee of community stakeholders”
Nine Community Champions Recognized at County of Simcoe Newcomer Recognition Awards · paragraph 2
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