Inverness Announces Volunteer Recognition Program Nominees

Inverness County Celebrates National Volunteer Week, Announces Volunteer Recognition Program Nominees

The nominations are in and the Municipality of Inverness County is proud to announce the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Program nominees! This announcement coincides with National Volunteer Week, taking place from April 19 to 25, 2026.

As part of the Municipality’s Volunteer Recognition Program, each year community members are invited to nominate local volunteers who make a difference. These nominees are then recognized for their invaluable contributions with a certificate of recognition and a gift certificate from a local Municipality of Inverness County business of their choice.

The recognition also continues with weekly highlights of volunteers on the municipality’s official Facebook page. These recognitions start Wednesday, April 22 and will continue throughout the year. Volunteers will also be featured in the Summer 2026 issue of the Participaper.

“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 Warden Bonny MacIsaac, Municipality of Inverness County. “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.”

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

Catherine MacKinnon was selected through a random draw to represent Inverness County at the annual Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony to take place September 28 in Halifax. Catherine’s dedication to her community is a wonderful example of the spirit of volunteerism that makes Inverness County a special place to live.

The Municipality thanks its volunteers for their continued dedication and service to the communities of Inverness County. If you’re interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, contact:

Shannon MacLean

Project Coordinator

Culture & Community Development Team

1-866-258-0223, select option 7

Shannon.maclean@invernesscounty.ca