Order of Hamilton Recipient Celebration in Ancaster

Each year, the City of Hamilton proudly recognizes residents who elevate our community through service, compassion, and leadership. The Order of Hamilton is the City’s highest honour for voluntary civic contribution, celebrating individuals whose efforts strengthen neighbourhoods, support residents, and enrich Hamilton’s cultural and civic life. It was an honour for MP John-Paul Danko to attend the 2025 award ceremony in Ancaster on Friday, January 16th to celebrate this year’s outstanding recipients.

“The Order of Hamilton is a profound honour that reflects the spirit of service, dedication, and leadership that defines our great city. It is important that we recognize and celebrate Hamiltonians who contribute so meaningfully to building community and improving the lives of our residents, which is precisely what the Order of Hamilton sets out to do.” Mayor Andrea Horwath

The 2025 recipients of the Order of Hamilton are:

Akbar Haidary

Dr. Alexandre (Alex) Sévigny

Chris Davies

Chris Kruter

Debbie Bramer

Dejehan “Luckystickz” Hamilton

Dr. Gary Warner

George Lamparski

Helena Streun

Ikechukwu Agbassi

Jessica Bonilla-Damptey

Joëlle Kabisoso

Kathy Archer

Lloyd Turner

Mark John Stewart

Nagham Azzam Iqbal

Paula Kilburn

Richard Bialachowski

Shirley Bainbridge

Wendy Schneider

These 20 individuals exemplify the spirit of service that continues to shape Hamilton’s identity. Their collective contributions—spanning social services, culture, neighbourhood vitality, education, health, and community leadership—serve as a powerful reminder that lasting change often begins with volunteers willing to step forward and make a difference.

Learn more about the Order of Hamilton at Hamilton.ca/orderofhamilton.

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