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Hamilton Spectator
24-07-2025
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Carole Whitehead: A lifetime in Bolton, a lifetime of giving back
This year's recipient of the Caledon's Community Champion Award is not only someone who has spent their whole life volunteering, but someone who has spent their whole life here in Bolton. Carole Whitehead is Caledon's 2025 Community Champion, and knows the Caledon community like the back of her hand. Whitehead came to Bolton when she was four-years-old, and although she had plans to move elsewhere, she never did end up leaving. Her volunteer life began when she was just 12, when she started helping at the United Church with Sunday School and the choir. Looking at Whitehead's long list of accomplishments, it would be safe to assume she never stopped volunteering after that. She shared her volunteer projects often led from one to another. Whitehead has been a Director for the Albion Bolton Historical Society for more than 25 years, but she initially had no intention of joining, she joked. It wasn't until she found herself cleaning out her parents' attic that her curiosity about Caledon's past was piqued. Her parents had settled in Bolton in 1941, and over the years, collected a multitude of things. 'They were both teachers and involved in the Masonic Lodge, Eastern Star, things like that. I just found so much that gave me a visual picture of life in Bolton the way it was, and that sparked an interest,' she shared. Following this, Whitehead got involved with the Bolton Fair, where she helped with the antique showings. She said that this is where her local knowledge began to expand significantly. 'Showing my Bolton things, and being there to hear other people talk about their Bolton things, it's always the stories that are involved; it isn't the object itself that's so important,' said Whitehead. Whitehead became an Associate Director of Antiques for the Albion Bolton Fair in 1995, and remains so to this day. She shared that, in her role as a Director for the Albion Bolton Historical Society, and as the oldest member on the Board raised in Bolton, she can often answer questions that no one else can. But she said it isn't so much the answering questions that makes her enjoy the role, but talking to people. 'I feel I can be useful. I meet people, and I learn things,' she said. With the Albion Bolton Historical Society, Whitehead spearheaded the Trillium Grant for the society to raise money for the display panels at the Humber River Heritage Park. The display is now a prominent historical feature in the town. Whitehead's volunteer past often aligns with history, as she was a part of the school reunion committee for her old school, The Albert Street School, here in Bolton. She said although it felt like herding cats at the beginning, they were able to hold many reunions in Bolton for 15 successful years. The school burned down in 1968, making it difficult to pass down the reunions to younger generations who had only briefly attended. She also currently volunteers at her church and joked that she has volunteered there 'forever.' Whitehead began volunteering there in 1960 and given her time as the church historian. She said she was glad she had volunteered at each place she had in the past, and that she got to meet a lot of people while doing so. Despite all her work for the community, Whitehead said she was 'absolutely stunned' and 'humbled' to learn that she had been named the 2025 Community Champion. 'There are so many people who do so much more than I do. I found out when somebody from the Town phoned me and said that this had happened. I don't think I believed it,' she remarked, laughing. Whitehead encourages the community to use their own time to volunteer. 'Come out to the historical site. Come out to the fair. Volunteer, use your time. Anything that interests you in Bolton, be a soccer coach. Volunteer for CCS. There are all sorts of opportunities,' she said. 'And you will meet people, you will learn things. It's good.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Business Journals
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Goodwill's general counsel connects jobseekers with employment
Mariangela Corales, general counsel and vice president of legal and compliance at Goodwill of North Georgia, is receiving the Community Champion Award in Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2025 Corporate Counsel Awards program.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pink's Hot Dogs' Richard Pink to Receive Prestigious Community Champion Award from Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., April 08, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Richard Pink, co-owner of the legendary Pink's Hot Dogs, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Community Champion Award by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Pink will be honored at the Chamber's Annual Installation Gala on Wednesday, April 16, at the W Hotel in Hollywood. The Community Champion Award celebrates an individual in Hollywood whose exceptional commitment and creativity significantly contribute to supporting and uplifting the local community. Richard Pink, along with his wife Gloria Pink and sister, Beverly Pink-Wolfe were chosen for consistently turning milestone moments at Pink's Hot Dogs into opportunities to give back. Notable initiatives include "Chili Dogs for Charity" celebrating Pink's 85th anniversary, "Blues Dogs" in support of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation during the Dodgers' World Series run, as well as creating the "LAFD Dog", where 100% of proceeds went to the LAFD Foundation in order to support the first responders who have risked their lives during the 2025 Palisades and Altadena fires. "We are thrilled to recognize Richard Pink and their family for their extraordinary community spirit and generosity," said President and CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, Steve Nissen. "The Pink family truly embodies the essence of community service, inspiring others in Hollywood to use their platforms and businesses to make a positive impact." "My family is incredibly humbled by this recognition from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce," Richard Pink expressed. "It's always been important for our family and our business to give back to the community that has supported us for so many years. We are looking forward to celebrating this special evening and continuing our tradition of community involvement." Steve Nissen, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber, will welcome the audience, and Senator Maria Elena Durazo will serve as Installing Officer. The event will highlight incoming Board Chair Jerry Neuman of DLA Piper, with actress and comedian Caroline Rhea emceeing the evening. Additional honorees include Yuko Kaifu of the Japan House, receiving the Catalyst Connector Award, recognizing her for her visionary leadership and transformative influence in fostering partnerships that drive sustainable change in Hollywood; as well as Kathleen Rawson, of The Hollywood Partnership, being honored with the Chairman's Award for her unwavering support and strategic guidance, significantly contributing to promote the cleanliness, safety, beautification, and economic vitality of Hollywood. Outgoing staff member Kaylee Kiecker, the Chief Events Officer of The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, will also be recognized. Presenting sponsors for the event include Variety, Amazon, Harridge Development, DLA Piper, and Delta Air Lines. Annual Hollywood Chamber of Commerce GalaDate: Wednesday, April 16, 2025Location: W Hotel HollywoodCocktail Hour: 6pm - 7pmGala Program: 7pm - 9pmPost-Event Reception: 9pm - 10pmTicket Price: Members: $145.00; Guests: $195.00 Pink's Hot Dogs has become a quintessential symbol of classic Los Angeles and a thriving small family business. Pink's Hot Dogs is located at Pink's Square, on the corner of La Brea and Melrose Ave, at 709 N. La Brea Avenue. For more information, visit follow on social media or contact Pink's at (323) 931-4223. View source version on Contacts Press Contact Abegail Cal | abegail@ | 323.828.3984 Sign in to access your portfolio
BBC News
24-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
South Hams community heroes recognised with awards
Organisations and individuals doing stand-out work in their local communities in south Devon have been recognised with a series of South Hams Community Awards - now in its second year - aims to highlight outstanding examples of community year's winners include Valerie Stevens from East Allington, who collected the Community Champion Award for a lifetime helping the village football club, school and organiser of "Dad Fest" - the Dads Network - picked up the Community Organisation of the Year Award, for its work with families, both locally and nationally. Two winners were announced for the Climate and Biodiversity Champion Brown was recognised for bringing people together to address local climate issues in and around Newton and Noss. Ross Kennerly of Sustainable South Brent won the award for his work on Hope Wood, a project to plant a new woodland in South and Willow Wakeling were also recognised as joint winners of the Under 18s Community Award, for helping to keep the Kingston playing fields in Kingsbridge clean and tidy. Chairman of South Hams District Council, councillor Bernard Taylor, said: "It is so important that we recognise those who work hard for our communities."We had an overwhelming number of nominations this year, which is testament to the amazing work our people and organisations do across the South Hams – congratulations to all of our winners."
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Under the weather: Annual Delaware summit to address need to adapt to changing climate
This winter, Delaware residents got a glimpse of how shifting weather patterns could reshape the state. On Wednesday, they'll have the opportunity to join state leaders and environmental experts to discuss solutions at the 2025 Resilient and Sustainable Communities League Summit in Dover. The summit, themed "AIMing for Action: Adapting, Innovating and Mitigating the Impacts of Delaware's Changing Climate," will bring together resilience practitioners, elected officials, and community members on Mar. 5, at Delaware Technical Community College's Terry Campus. The timing is critical. This winter, unusual storm patterns brought more snow to southern Delaware than the rest of the state, deviating from the typical west-to-east trajectory. While years like this are rare, according to the National Weather Service, these changes highlight the shifting climate dynamics Delaware faces. As the nation's lowest-lying state, Delaware is especially vulnerable to flooding. With rising sea levels and more frequent storms, both coastal and inland communities face growing risks — threatening infrastructure, homes and daily life. According to Danielle Swallow, coastal hazards specialist at Delaware Sea Grant and co-chair of the RASCL Steering Committee, the summit will give participants direct access to experts who track Delaware's evolving climate and weather patterns. She emphasized that the event will highlight both the urgent need for climate resilience action and showcase several groundbreaking initiatives currently underway in the state. The summit will feature presentations on: Delaware's changing climate projections Community resilience and sustainability strategies Local success stories in climate adaptation Climate Central's new FloodVision tool demonstration Greg Patterson, secretary of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, will deliver keynote remarks. RASCL, a network of 28 organizations including state agencies, nonprofits, and academic institutions, works to strengthen Delaware's resilience to environmental changes. The organization provides technical expertise and support to communities across the state, helping them adapt to and prepare for climate impacts. The summit will also present its annual Community Champion Award, following last year's recognition of Kathleen Lock of the Bay Beach Association and Stacey Henry of the Delaware Resilience Hub. ROAD RAGE?: Delaware is spending millions to reshape your commute. Here's how to have a say Registration for the summit is required, with a $15 fee that includes breakfast and lunch. For more information or to register, visit The event is supported by the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary through EPA funding and DNREC. For additional details, contact Kate Layton at klayton@ or (302) 255-6878. You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: RASCL climate summit to discuss resiliency for future Delaware weather
