File #: TMP-31089    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Received
File created: 9/21/2023 In control: Heritage Barrie Committee
On agenda: 9/26/2023 Final action: 9/26/2023
Title: HERITAGE BARRIE AWARDS The Committee discussed expanding the categories for the Heritage Barrie Awards and broadening the reach of the Committee. The Committee discussed the following ideas: * Recognizing individuals who have served the community, or who are keeping traditional heritage alive; * Recognizing businesses who have been around a long time, or who are maintaining old buildings; * Sponsoring the Communities in Bloom heritage award for flowers; and * Getting younger generation interested in city heritage through a story/essay/poem competition. The Committee discussed broadening communications for the Heritage Barrie Awards, including social media advertising and getting the other Councillors in promoting the awards. The Committee approved an expenditure of funds from the Heritage Barrie Committee budget up to $500.00 for costs associated with communication initiatives to promote the Heritage Barrie Awards.

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HERITAGE BARRIE AWARDS

 

The Committee discussed expanding the categories for the Heritage Barrie Awards and broadening the reach of the Committee.

 

The Committee discussed the following ideas:

•                     Recognizing individuals who have served the community, or who are keeping traditional heritage alive;

•                     Recognizing businesses who have been around a long time, or who are maintaining old buildings;

•                     Sponsoring the Communities in Bloom heritage award for flowers; and

•                     Getting younger generation interested in city heritage through a story/essay/poem competition.

 

The Committee discussed broadening communications for the Heritage Barrie Awards, including social media advertising and getting the other Councillors in promoting the awards.

 

The Committee approved an expenditure of funds from the Heritage Barrie Committee budget up to $500.00 for costs associated with communication initiatives to promote the Heritage Barrie Awards.