Nominations are now open for Rotary Citizen of the Year for 2026. Annually the Rotary Club of Bracebridge selects a citizen who, in the opinion of the selection committee and the community, had dispalyed a pronounced and continued pattern of exemplary civic duty and selfless volunteer service in the Muskoka community. The nominee should passoess these qualities.
CLICK HERE to get the nomination form. Fill out the form, save it and send it back to one of the email addresses noted on the bottom of the form. NOMINATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2026. The receipient will be announced by the Rotary Club of Bracebridge at the end of November, 2026.
2025 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NORMAN YAN (center) with (from left) President-Elect Susan Montgomery, Chair Doug Marshall, nominators Neil Hutchinson and Don SmithThank you again to the community for supporting our annual Major Draw.
The draw was held at the Fall Fair on September 20, 2926.
The Winners are:
$30,000 GRAND PRIZE
Paul Darby of Collingwood!
The winning ticket is #2046 and was sold by John Mullen!
Paul Darby of Collingwood!
The winning ticket is #2046 and was sold by John Mullen!
$3,000 SECOND PRIZE
Kelly Lind of Bracebridge!
Her winning ticket is #3552 and was sold by Paul Mascarin!
$1500 EARLY BIRD ON JULY 3RD
Lee Rhodes of Gravenhurst!
He bought his ticket from Brenda Rhodes!
$1500 EARLY BIRD ON AUGUST 7th
Bev Baxter of Bracebridge!
She bought her ticket from Bob Jacob!
Funds raised will help support many important community initiatives including (but not limited to):
*Rotary Centre for Youth
*Rotary Centennial Gardens
*Support for South Muskoka Hospital Foundation
*Rotary Cares program
*Andy’s House
*Manna Food Bank donations and meal programs
*Rene Caisee Theatre
*YWCA Muskoka
*Community Mental Health
*Community Activities (Canada Day Fireworks, Father’s Day Car Show, Rotary Musical, TOB 150th Bandshell)
AND many more community projects throughout Bracebridge and Muskoka.
The Rotary Club of Bracebridge and the Rotary Club of Bracebrdige-Muskoka Lakes made a generous donation to the Life4Kids Boys' School in Kenya. The two clubs furnished a complete music room in the school including all the instruments and supplies. In her letter to the clubs, CEO Jane Wasike noted, "Words may not fully capture the depth of our appreciation, but the songs the children will sing and the smiles on their faces from our boys and staff will express what our hearts cannot. Thank you for giving them a gift that will shape their hearts and futures for many years to come."
