Community Futures Huron has been recognized locally, provincially, nationally, and internationally for projects and partnerships that strengthen Huron County’s economy and communities.
This recognition reflects the work of local partners, municipalities, organizations, volunteers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who have helped bring community economic development initiatives to life across Huron County.
Awards and recognition listed here include projects led by Community Futures Huron, delivered jointly with partners, or supported through Community Futures Huron’s community economic development work.
Recent Recognition
Recent awards highlight the continued impact of Community Futures Huron and its partners in rural economic development, community revitalization, accessibility, and inclusive community initiatives.
- 2020 OBIAA Award — awarded jointly with Huron East for the My Back Alley Initiative.
- 2021 EDCO Award for Rural Excellence — awarded jointly with Huron East for the My Back Alley Initiative.
- 2021 Global Insights Award — awarded to Community Futures Huron for Regional Relief & Recovery efforts.
- 2022 EDCO Award for Rural Excellence — awarded to Central Huron for the CF Huron-sponsored Huron Student Honey.
- 2022 Lieutenant Governor’s Award — awarded to Central Huron for the CF Huron-sponsored Huron Student Honey.
- 2022 BR + E International Award of Excellence — awarded to the County of Huron for the CF Huron-supported 2021 Huron County Business Retention & Expansion Initiative.
- 2023 EDCO Award for Inclusive Community-Based Initiative — awarded to Central Huron for the CF Huron-sponsored Clinton Shop-ability Program.
Community Economic Development Awards
These awards recognize community economic development, rural excellence, business support, planning, technology, tourism, downtown revitalization, and regional development initiatives.
- 1999 TORC Award of Rural Excellence for Contributions to Economic Growth.
- 2000 TORC Award of Rural Excellence for Contributions to Economic Growth.
- 2000 Pan Canadian CF Initiatives Award for Best CED Project.
- 2001 EDCO Ontario Marketing Award of Distinction.
- 2002 CFDC Achievement Award.
- 2002 TORC Award of Rural Excellence for Youth Achievement.
- 2003 OACFDC Youth Initiative Award.
- 2004 TORC Award of Rural Excellence for Community Leadership.
- 2005 CFDC Achievement Award.
- 2006 OACFDC Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
- 2006 EDCO Award of Distinction of Tourism Marketing.
- 2006 EDCO Award for Best Physician Recruitment Program.
- 2007 OACFDC Award for Best Technology Project.
- 2008 EDCO Award for Best Strategic Plan.
- 2008 EDCO Award for Best New Tourism Event.
- 2009 Pan Canadian CF Initiatives Award for Best CED Project.
- 2009 Pan Canadian CF Initiatives Award for Best Business Service Project.
- 2011 OACFDC Award for Best Strategic Plan.
- 2013 Ontario Business Improvement Area Association Award.
- 2016 Ontario Business Improvement Area Association Award.
- 2016 OACFDC Award for Best Community Economic Development Project.
Early Milestones
Early recognition reflects the organization’s long-standing commitment to entrepreneurship, youth achievement, education, tourism development, health human resources, and economic growth.
- 1995 Junior Achievement of London & District — Volunteer of the Year Award.
- 1996 Blyth Festival Annual Tourism Development Award.
- 2000 Royal Bank Economic Development Program.
- 2001 Excellence in Education Awards for Community Partners.
- 2001 Yves Landry Award for Best Technical Career Awareness Program.
- 2003 Blyth Festival Annual Tourism Development Award.
- 2009 Innovation in Health Human Resources Award.
- 2010 HMA Associate Member of the Year Award.
- 2015 Seaforth B.I.A. Recognition Award.