Awards

Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Municipal Innovation
Blog Post | November 21, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees in our final category, Municipal Innovation. This category recognizes the individuals, teams, and departments within the City of Barrie that have gone above and beyond to drive innovation, streamline processes, and deliver more effective and efficient services to our community.

Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Youth Innovator
Blog Post | November 20, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the youth nominees who are challenging the status quo and showcases some of the incredible learning that comes through entrepreneurship and the Youth Innovator category.

Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Pivot Point
Blog Post | November 18, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees that have navigated unexpected challenges by discovering and pursuing opportunities for growth with the Pivot Point category.

Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Research & Innovation Contribution
Blog Post | November 14, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees undertaking research and development initiatives through the Research & Innovation Contribution category.

Presenting the 7th Mayor's Innovation Awards Nominees for Shift Disturber
Blog Post | November 13, 2025
It is our honour to recognize amazing businesses and leaders within our community through the Mayor’s Innovation Awards. As we approach the ceremony, we would like to introduce the nominees, starting with fan favourite category, Shift Disturber.

Barrie’s “Seeds to Sow” Exhibition Wins International Recognition
Blog Post | August 26, 2025
Creative Barrie is proud to announce that its Seeds to Sow Exhibition has received a Silver Award in the Neighborhood Development category from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This honour recognizes projects that spark revitalization and growth within communities—something Seeds to Sow has achieved through creativity, collaboration, and cultural engagement.
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