2026 Nominations
The online voting is now open for the Peer Recognition Awards: MCMA Peer Recognition Awards Survey
The purpose of the Peer Recognition Awards is to engage the MCMA Membership in meaningful ways to promote and recognize the diverse range of work taking place in the Provincial Offences courts across the province. We have received 18 nominations in three categories: Leadership, Commitment to the Organization and Innovation.
Please select one person from each category who you feel best meets the criteria (please refer to the evaluation criteria below each category). If you want to review the nomination, please visit www.mcmaontario.ca and select Peer Recognition Awards. Every nomination is posted. Please keep in mind:
- The number next to the person’s name represents the total number of nominations received in that category.
- Members can only vote once per category
- Candidates with the most votes in each category will be deemed the winner.
- In case of a tie, the winner shall be determined by the designated Awards Jury Panel based on the merits of the submission meeting the established criteria for the category.
Online voting will be open until April 8, 2026, 11:59pm. PLEASE VOTE.
2026 Nominees
Leadership:
Ability to Inspire, Honesty & Integrity, Vision & Intuition, Exceptional Communication, Confidence in Self & Trust in Others, Positive Attitude
Commitment to the Organization:
Dedicated Advocate for the Organization, Positive Contributions to Improvement, Engaged & Involved, Selfless
- Amy Rocha – 2 Nominations
Innovation:
Advocate for Change, Creative & Forward Thinking, Promotes New Ideas and Introduces Unique Solutions, Takes Calculated Risks to Improve the Organization
2025
Awards
Leadership – Stephen DiManno
Innovation – Sandra Garand
Commitment to the Organization – Stephen DiManno
2024
Awards
Leadership – Patti McCauley, Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Commitment to Organization – Patti McCauley, Regional Municipality of Waterloo
Innovation – Lisa Tustin, Regional Municipality of York
2023
Awards
Leadership – Susan Garossino
Commitment to the Organization – Barb Ryner
Innovation – Miranda Vink and Team
2022
Awards
Leadership – Did not have awards in 2022
Commitment to the Organization – Did not have awards in 2022
Innovation – Did not have awards in 2022
2021
Awards
Leadership – Not Awarded Due to Pandemic
Commitment to the Organization – Not Awarded Due to Pandemic
Innovation – Not Awarded Due to Pandemic
2020
Awards
Leadership – Not Awarded Due to Pandemic
Commitment to the Organization – Not Awarded Due to Pandemic
Innovation – Not Awarded Due to Pandemic
2019
Awards
Leadership – Rodger Bates
Commitment to the Organization – Sandra Garand
Innovation – Lisa Brooks
2018
Awards
Leadership – Julia Bridges
Commitment to the Organization – Leesa Shanley
Innovation – Denis Desrosiers
2017
Awards
Leadership – Linda Fortier
Commitment to the Organization – Joanne Spriet
Innovation – Lisa Brooks
2016
Awards
Leadership – Brad Coutts
Commitment to the Organization – Franki Evans
Innovation – James Whitaker
2015
Awards
Leadership – Rodger Bates
Commitment to the Organization – Krisa Rhodes
Innovation – Jim Smith
2014
Awards
Leadership – Barry Randell
Commitment to the Organization – Bev Roy
Innovation – Harry Fok