Sudburians feted for excellence.

Eight of Greater Sudbury's outstanding citizens were celebrated during the 12th annual Community Builders Awards of Excellence (CBAs) gala on March 26.

"Each year, we hear inspiring stories of struggle and success, of inventiveness and ingenuity, of dedication and delivery, and of commitment and caring," said Abbas Homayed, publisher of Northern Life, in a news release. "These are attributes that build community. These are attributes that sustain communities, and these are attributes that we honour at the CBAs every year."

Michael Atkins, president of Northern Life, said, "We are so lucky at Northern Life. Not only do we tell your stories, but once a year we get to experience the true greatness of Greater Sudbury through the Community Builders Awards of Excellence."

Award recipients include: Arts--Dairy Queen Out of the Cold Concert Series Economic Development --Dr. David Robinson Education--Sonia Del Missier

Environment--Dr. Jacqueline Litzgus, Dr. David Lesbarreres, Julia Riley, James Baxter-Gilbert Health Care--Miners for Cancer Sports and Recreation

--Sudbury Masters Running Club

Young Leader--Melanie-Rose Frappier

Hall of Fame--Kinsmen Club of Sudbury

The event's platinum sponsor is Eastlink.

Award sponsors are Dynamic Insurance Brokers, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations...