Culture

Winners

of the 2006 Awards

By Gareth Kirkby • November 8, 2006 7:00 pm EDT

Political Activist of the Year:
Libby Davies

Community Activist of the Year:
Gordon Boissonneault on behalf of Ottawa-Gatineau Pride Committee

Youth Activist of the Year:
Jeremy Dias

Achievement in the Arts:
Marida Waters

AIDS Activist of the Year:
Danny Clavette

Sports & Athletics:
Tony Do, Daniel Sabourin, Dan de Vete & Michael Cooper of Team Equipe Ottawa

Editor’s Choice:
Andrew Brett

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