The Nuclear Innovation Institute has named the winners for the third annual Clean Energy Frontier Program awards.
These awards, part f the Bruce Power Nexus Research Centre celebrates individuals, teams and organizations which have demonstrated outstanding dedication to advancing clean energy innovation, economic growth and community engagement in the region.
Warden Luke Charbonneau says from advancing clean energy innovation and economic development to strengthening our communities, their contributions are helping build a stronger more resilient future for the Clean Energy Fronter region.
Isotope Catalyst Award, recognizing a partner of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition who demonstrates unwavering support for the isotope industry, advances its growth and champions collaboration to create meaningful impact across the sector.
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Awarded to Mayor Trevor Bazinet, Town of Goderich, for his support of the isotope sector and his commitment to regional collaboration. As an active member of the Southwestern Ontario Isotope Coalition, he has helped advance key priorities, built awareness and championed partnerships that are positioning southwestern Ontario as a leader in isotope innovation and clean energy.
Community Impact and Resilience Award, recognizing a leader or organization in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties whose vision, innovation and dedication have helped communities navigate challenges, build resilience and enhance safety and/or well-being.
Grey County
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Awarded to Rapid Access Addiction Medication Team, Brightshores Health System, for transforming access to addiction treatment and recovery supports across Grey and Bruce counties. Through innovative, compassionate and collaborative care, the team has strengthened community resilience and improved outcomes for individuals and families affected by substance use.
Bruce County
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Awarded to Josh Bartlett and Derra Doran, Walkerton District Community School, for their extraordinary leadership, compassion and resilience in supporting the Walkerton District Community School girls’ softball team through an unimaginable tragedy. Following the loss of four student athletes and a teacher in a 2025 motor vehicle collision, Josh and Derra put the girls’ voices and well-being at the centre of every decision. They created space for honest conversations, connection and healing while coordinating the supports needed for the 2026 soft ball season. They fostered a team culture where grief could exist alongside hope, where tears could exist alongside laughter and where every girl knew she was seen, heard and never alone.
Huron County
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Awarded to Gateway Centre of Excellence in Rural Health, Goderich, for its leadership in strengthening the health, well-being and resilience of rural communities, across Huron, Perth, Bruce and Grey counties. By bringing partners together to develop practical, community-driven solutions, the organization has supported healthcare recruitment and retention, firefighter and agricultural health, mental health and healthy aging. Its work demonstrates the power of collaboration to create healthier, more resilient rural communities.
Sector Visionary Award, recognizing an individual whose leadership and persistence have shaped the clean energy sector across Bruce, Grey and Huron counties—a leader who turned the vision for this region’s potential into lasting economic and community outcomes.
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Awarded to Stellina Williams, Nuclear Innovation Institute, for her work over the past decade helping grow the nuclear portfolio in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties—supporting nuclear investment attraction that has landed around 60 companies to this region and for her work in the creation of the Nuclear Innovation Institute.