Semifinalists

Arts & Culture | Community | Education | Environment | Health & Science | Sports

Arts & Culture
	Theresa Laurico Theresa Laurico has been recognized with an Urban Hero Award in arts and culture for her charity work founded through her media production background.
	Denese Matthews, Suite Life Arts for Youth Suite Life Arts For Youth, operated by Denese Matthews, has been offering performance opportunities for youth in the Scarborough Village area for the past three years.
	The Wishing Well Lions Club The Wishing Well Lions Club is now in its 35th year of holding its annual Clasical Piano Festival. Performers from compete for certificates, medals and special awards over a period of the six to eight days of the festival.

Community
	Glenn Kimmett Glenn Kimmett has spent the majority of his life playing a never-ending balancing act between his family life, a job that demanded long hours and kept him away from home at times, and the volunteer work he’s performed for well over 40 years.
	Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 has established an ever-growing footprint in Highland Creek that has defined the community over the past 76 years.
	Alfred Clausen Alfred Clausen and his late wife Shirley were founding members of Glen Ayr United Church, where 50 years later he still attends on a regular basis.
	Kourtney Valdez-Scott Kourtney Valdez-Scott is an energetic Youth Leader Corps volunteer at the YMCA with three years experience behind her. Valez-Scott actively volunteers at the Scarborough YMCA youth zone supervising youth.
	Manfred von Vulte Manfred von Vulte has been contributing to his community as a church volunteer and teacher for decades. A member of the St. Bartholomew Knights of Columbus, he developed and ran the Christmas Basket program for community members in need.
	The East Scarborough Storefront The East Scarborough Storefront acts as a bridge between people, services and residents by providing a safe, welcoming and diverse facility in which the community can work and learn together for its own benefit.
	The Sally Ann Cafe The Sally Ann Cafe provides an important social function for many in the area who might not otherwise be able to get out and meet their neighbours over a meal.

Education
	Pat and Barry Rule Generations of students have been influenced by Pat and Barry while they served as teachers in Scarborough area schools.
	Richard Schofield Scarborough archivist Richard Schofield has been a dedicated chronicler and protector of the community’s history for decades.
	Cyleta Gibson-Sealy Cyleta Gibson-Sealy runs the Beyond Academics homework club for youngsters from the ages of four to 14 in the Glendower area of Scarborough.

Environment
	Bethune Environmental Action Team The Bethune Environmental Action Team is a formidable environmental force that is spreading the message of green beyond its school.
	Friends of the Rouge Watershed Formed in 1991, Friends of the Rouge Watershed has been working to protect, enhance and restore the ecosystems surrounding the Rouge River and the Rouge River Valley ever since.
	Walrus Club, Woburn Junior Public School The Walrus Club initiatives at the school include a strong recycling program and its Lights-Out campaign. The club helped earn the school a Platinum Level EcoSchool Certification from the Toronto District School Board.

Health & Science
	Dr. Paul Caulford Caulford and the staff who have volunteered to help him establish and run CVC and an associated dental clinic are being honoured in the category of health and science.
	Helen Lu Helen Lu has been a tireless volunteer for organizations such as the Yee Hong Centre/Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation, United Way, Elizabeth Lue Bone Marrow campaign and countless others that deal with natural disasters.
	Raffy Chouljian Scarborough resident and dentist Raffy Chouljian has been instrumental in creating the Brush-a-Mania program across the province.

Sports
	Robbie International Soccer Tournament The Robbie International Soccer Tournament is still going strong after 43 years. The late John Wimbs founded the tournament and named it after his son Robbie who suffered from cystic fibrosis (CF).
	Gord Grills If not for 82-year-old Gord Grills, there might very well still be grass outside the Centennial Recreation Centre on Ellesmere Road instead of the beach volleyball courts.
	Jaspreet Jagpal Jaspreet Jagpal shared his passion for soccer with young people living in the Morningside Heights area by founding the Brookside Soccer Program.