Peel Region honours 190 employees for their excellence and community impact

BRAMPTON, ON (June 13, 2025) - Yesterday, in Regional Council, Peel proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of 190 employees through its Peel Celebrates Employee Awards program. These awards honour the innovation, leadership, and commitment demonstrated by employees across the organization as well as the meaningful impact their work has on the wider Peel community.

Selected from over 1,000 employee nominees, the award recipients were acknowledged across 13 award categories. The full list of award recipients includes:

• CAO’s Award for Excellence: Asylum Claimant Response team
• Climate Action Innovation Award: John Glass; and the Chinguacousy Fill team
• Corporate Services Commissioner's Values in Action Award: Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCCS) Communications team
• Health Services Commissioner's Values in Action Award: John Thomas
• Human Services Commissioner's Values in Action Award: Collections and Negotiating Officers team
• Legislative Services Commissioner’s Values in Action Award: Janice Smith
• Public Works Commissioner's Values in Action Award: Peel Wastewater Surveillance team
• Community for Life Award: 2024 Family and Intimate Partner Violence Campaign team
• Innovate Award: Carbapenamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) LEAN Project team
• Inspire Award: Nancy Maiato
• Spotlight People Leader Award: Paula Bexfield-Crosby
• We All Belong Award: Early Years and Child Care Services (EYCCS) Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Planning Table
• Wellness Award: Cynthia Donston

The Peel Celebrates program is a key part of Peel’s commitment to recognizing and appreciating the unique contributions and abilities of its employees. It supports a culture where people feel valued, seen, and supported—promoting innovation and excellence for a more inclusive Peel.

Learn more about the Peel Celebrates Employee Award recipients and view the event photos.