Ottawa recognizing a new community hero: ‘It's about service'
Ottawa has a new hero and it's a former military officer and adventurer who dedicated his time to serving the community after retiring.
Don Kelly is the winner of the CTV and Move 100's Community Hero Award 2025. He received a $5,000 cheque from La-Z-Boy Ottawa Thursday.
'It's not an individual award. It's actually a community award. And I'm very grateful for anybody who nominated me,' Kelly told CTV Morning Live.
'I served with the military. And I know it's about service. And this is just an extension of that service.'
When Kelly is not taking care of his sick wife and driving her to the hospital, you'll find him at community events in the capital or helping the Blackburn Community Association.
Here's a list of Kelly's 2025 community activities:
Winter Carnival/ Hockey Day in the Hamlet: Coordinator of annual event
Neighborhood Watch: Coordinator
First Aid Training: Co-Ordinator
Children Bike Rodeo: Coordinator of annual event
Adult Bike Ride: Coordinator of annual event
Emergency Preparedness Program: Coordinator of Blackburn Hamlet
Community Showcase: Chair of committee and organizer
Cancer Chase: Special assistant
Christmas Market: Chair of annual event
Christmas Pancake Breakfast: Chair of annual event
Lighting of Community Christmas Tree: Chair of committee and organizer
Volunteer Appreciation Day: Co-Chair of annual event
Community Association: Director of safety
Kelly has always been a friendly face in Ottawa, starting conversations with residents in the local Metro in his neighbourhood, talking about one project or another.
On Saturday, Kelly will be helping Ottawa police promote their crime prevention strategies.
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