2021 Ward 4 Civic Hero Award presented to Svetlana Katcharovski
During today's Committee of the Whole (1) meeting, Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Ward 4 Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco and Members of Council presented Vaughan resident Svetlana Katcharovski with the 2021 Ward 4 Civic Hero Award.
Svetlana is the creator of Act Clean Vaughan, a grassroots community initiative with more than 300 active volunteers who co-ordinate regular community cleanups to preserve Vaughan's parklands, ravines and open spaces for future generations. The group collaborates with regional and municipal staff to raise public awareness on the importance of environmental stewardship.
Since its inception, Act Clean Vaughan has led several community makeover events in local parks, schoolyards, open spaces, woodlots and public boulevard areas. In the last year alone, its members have partnered with other community service groups to cultivate an active network of student volunteers, collect more than 350 bags of garbage from Vaughan's neighbourhoods and establish an adopt-a-mailbox program.
Svetlana is also a dedicated volunteer who lends her time to support the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Mackenzie Health.
QUOTES
"It is a pleasure to present the 2021 Ward 4 Civic Hero Award to Svetlana Katcharovski. Svetlana is passionate about fostering a healthier community that will better the lives of all citizens and shares the City's mission to safeguard the environment now and into the future. She created Act Clean Vaughan as a meaningful way to contribute to the beautification of our city. Along with a dedicated group of her fellow citizens, Svetlana has made a tangible and positive difference that can be seen in neighbourhoods across Vaughan. She is a caring and kind-hearted individual who has answered the call of service and volunteers her time to many local organizations. We are grateful for citizens like Svetlana, who dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to champion issues that matter most to our community's health and well-being. I want to express my warmest and sincerest gratitude to Svetlana for her outstanding contributions to the community and congratulate her on receiving this award."
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
"On behalf of the residents of Ward 4, I am honoured to recognize Svetlana Katcharovski as the recipient of the 2021 Ward 4 Civic Hero Award. Svetlana is a true community champion who cares for her neighbours, her city and the environment. She spearheaded Act Clean Vaughan, a grassroots community initiative that brings citizens together to promote environmental stewardship and awareness. The group of more than 300 volunteers co-ordinates regular cleanups of the community and advocates for protecting our environment to ensure our greenspaces are preserved for generations to come. Under Svetlana’s leadership, Act Clean Vaughan has helped safeguard and beautify Vaughan’s public spaces for everyone to enjoy. In addition to her environmental initiatives, Svetlana has devoted countless hours of her time volunteering for the McMichael Canadian Art Collection and Mackenzie Health, which continues to make a positive impact within her community. Thank you, Svetlana, for everything you do to benefit the residents of Vaughan and congratulations on receiving this award!”
- Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco, Ward 4
QUICK FACTS
- Mayor and Members of Council presented Svetlana Katcharovski with the 2021 Ward 4 Civic Hero Award during a special virtual ceremonial presentation at the Tuesday, Jan. 18 Committee of the Whole (1) meeting.
- Vaughan’s Civic Hero Awards are presented annually to one resident from each of the City’s five wards.
- Recipients are nominated by their local Ward Councillor and acknowledged by Vaughan Council.
- The awards began in 2005 and recognize outstanding achievement and individual contributions to the community.
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