The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (the “UCPR”) are inviting their residents to submit nominations for the 2025 JP St. Pierre Award. The deadline for nominations is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10th.
The Prescott and Russell JP St. Pierre Award is bestowed upon up to two deserving UCPR residents each year. These recipients stand out for their exceptional contributions to the community, in many areas such as arts, culture, business, charitable work, health, education, public service, media, communications, sports, recreation, agriculture, the environment, or others.
The award was created in memory of Mr. Jean-Paul St. Pierre, who was serving as Mayor of the Township of Russell, as well as Warden of the UCPR Council, before passing away suddenly in 2014. A resident of the Village of Russell for more than 40 years, Mr. St. Pierre had also held the positions of Municipal Councillor, Trustee for the Police Village of Russell, and Chair of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus.
“There are so many deserving and dedicated individuals in our region, and I am looking forward to honouring one or two of those residents during this year’s UCPR Warden’s Banquet on November 22nd,” said Yves Laviolette, Warden of the UCPR. “Their commitment, hard work, generosity, and kindness will not go unnoticed.”
Any individual residing in the UCPR who, as part of their professional duties or otherwise, has made a significant contribution to the community is eligible for this award. To submit a nomination or for more information, residents are invited to consult the UCPR’s website, https://www.en.prescott-russell.on.ca/, or send an e-mail to [email protected].