ORFA News

ORFA Award Recipients Announced For 2025

June 4, 2026

Since the inception of the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (formerly the Ontario Arenas Association) in 1947, a great number of individuals have volunteered their time and expertise to help enhance competencies and shape policies and procedures for the betterment of the recreation facility profession, a fact that continues and does not go unrecognized.

The ORFA is pleased to announce the following 2025 award recipients:

  • Life Member – Cathy Seguin
  • Accessibility and Inclusion Award – Town of Oakville, Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
  • Ronald G. Burnside Memorial Award – Ian Storey 
  • Tony Brenner Mentor Award – Jeff Theiler 
  • Recreation Facilities Asset Management Award of Excellence – Shawn McKay 
  • Don Harrison Energy Champion Award – Reid Thomas 
  • Award of Merit – John Gosset, Dr. Sara Stricker, Ron Landry 
  • Doug Poulin Certificate of Achievement – Tyler Feenstra
  • ORFA Professional Development Bursary – Jack Robinson    

Congratulations are extended to all.