The Economic Developers Council of Ontario selected Linthorne for her work while as Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Town of Saugeen Shores this past year.
Linthorne was chosen by a panel of past EDCO presidents who judged candidates from across the province under the themes of leadership, dedication, innovation and results.
She is currently Director of the Clean Energy Frontier program at the Nuclear Innovation Institute.
In a news release, EDCO CEO Heather Lalonde says it is important to highlight the significant role economic development plays in community resiliency.