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Zaafina Naqvi, Community Cares team

Zaafina Naqvi, Community Cares team

Zaafina Naqvi is a writer and editor at SooToday.

Recent Work by Zaafina

PRESENTING: See the winners of this year's OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards

PRESENTING: See the winners of this year's OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards

The OrilliaMatters Community Builders Awards honoured 10 local leaders making a difference in Orillia
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is a standout athlete and role model

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Young Leader award winner is a standout athlete and role model

Blythe Wieclawek, a first-year student at Harvard, motivates others to reach their full potential and is a 'strong leader'
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Unsung Hero award goes to Bruce Duncan

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Unsung Hero award goes to Bruce Duncan

'Not only is Bruce the hardest working person I know — he is also one of the kindest,' said food bank official
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Sports and Recreation award winner has left a lasting impact on Orillia’s soccer community

Isobel Hill has dedicated decades to supporting youth in the sport
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Community Builders Awards: Remembering Michael Jones and his influence on the culture of Orillia

Community Builders Awards: Remembering Michael Jones and his influence on the culture of Orillia

This year’s legacy award recipient was a talented and creative leader
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Health Care award winner continues to prove dedication to mental health advocacy

The CMHA Simcoe County provides essential support for the community
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame recipient serves as a beacon of hope for our community’s most vulnerable

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Hall of Fame recipient serves as a beacon of hope for our community’s most vulnerable

The Lighthouse team proves their unwavering dedication to helping others each and every day
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner proves the power of grassroots activism

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Environment award winner proves the power of grassroots activism

Green Orillia continues to work hard to improve the community’s quality of life
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Community Builders Awards: Laura Lee Matthie brings her passion for music to the classroom each day

Community Builders Awards: Laura Lee Matthie brings her passion for music to the classroom each day

An enthusiastic and driven music educator is this year’s Education award recipient
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Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development Award winner is a leader in fostering growth in Orillia

Community Builders Awards: This year’s Economic Development Award winner is a leader in fostering growth in Orillia

The Mariposa Folk Festival is a prime example of community building year after year
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