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Tabitha Renaud Award for Volunteerism

 

Tabitha Renaud standing in front of Murney Tower Museum

Tabitha Renaud has left an unforgettable legacy in the Kingston heritage community, transforming many organizations—including the Murney Tower Museum, KAM, Kingston Regional Heritage Fair, and KHS—into more modern, professional, and vibrant entities. Since 2011, she has volunteered with various cultural and heritage organizations in and around Kingston, leaving a remarkable volunteer legacy and exemplifying hard work, dedication, and devotion to the community. From serving on the boards of KAM, KHS, and Beyond Classrooms Kingston to taking on executive, administrative, and leadership roles at the Murney Tower Museum and the Kingston Regional Fair, Tabitha has played a crucial role in shaping Kingston's museums, heritage sites, and organizations. As a volunteer, she consistently went above and beyond her duties, dedicating her time and resources to support the Kingston heritage sector with enthusiasm and generosity, sharing her knowledge, skills, and expertise to assist her colleagues.

A nominee for this award category exemplifies the following:

  • Devotes an abundance of their time and resources, and is passionate about helping others

  • Sets the example for how just one individual can make an enormous impact in their community 

  • Vision for the community, strives to bring people together, believes in the value and importance of contributing to their communities

  • Is a true role model for other volunteers in their organization or in the community

 

Award Recipients

 

2023

Dr. Tabitha Renaud (Administrator, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum)

  • Nominated by Simge Erdogan-O'Connor in recognition for her longstanding and dedicated work to revitalize Murney Tower Museum as its volunteer Director and her longstanding dedication to cultural heritage through her role of KAM Board Member (2014-2022).
  • Canada
  • Ontario
  • City of Kingston
  • Tourism Kingston