The inaugural winners of the City of Dauphin’s new Sunshine Awards have been announced.

Brenda Gregory, Jerry Joss, Clayton Swanton and Carla Wolfenden received the 2024 Sunshine Awards. Joss, Swanton and Wolfenden received their awards at the City’s regular meeting Oct. 7, while Gregory will be presented hers, Oct. 21.

The Sunshine Awards are a new initiative aimed at recognizing outstanding contributions of individuals or community groups, which positively impact the community.

An initiative of mayor David Bosiak, the awards will be presented annually during the Thanksgiving season as a way to celebrate those who make Dauphin a better place through their dedicated service.

“These awards are a way of expressing gratitude to those who go above and beyond to support the growth of our community,” Bosiak said.

“Each of this year’s recipients stand out in their own way for their volunteerism and acts of selflessness, which remind us of the community spirit that makes Dauphin such a special place to live.”