Seventeen of the city91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s finest were recognized for outstanding community contributions and achievements at the 44th annual Civic & Community Awards presentation held Wednesday at the Kelowna Community Theatre.

The various category award honorees included teams, individuals and businesses.

The 2019 civic award winners are:

Fred Macklin Memorial Award/Man of the Year: Giuseppe (Joe) Iafrancesco (1947-2018)

Sarah Donalda-Treadgold Memorial Award/ Woman of the Year: Angie Lohr

Anita Tozer Memorial Award: The Journey Home Task Force

Bob Giordano Memorial Award Coach/Sport Administrator of the Year: Devin Rubadeau

Bryan Couling Memorial Award/ Athletic Team of the Year: Kelowna Ringette U16A Elite

Female Athlete of the Year Award: Kelsey Serwa

Male Athlete of the Year Award: Fynnian McCarthy

Female Augie Ciancone Memorial Award/ Top High School Athlete: Lonica McKinney

Male Augie Ciancone Memorial Award/ Top High School Athlete: Brandon Frechette

Young Female Volunteer of the Year Award: Keneisha Charles

Young Male Volunteer of the Year Award: Matthew Richardson

Teen Honour in the Arts Award: Annette Bakala

Honour in the Arts Award: Ryan Grenier

Central Okanagan Foundation/ Volunteer Organization of the Year Award: Helping Out People Exploited (HOPE) Outreach

Corporate Community of the Year Award/ Small Business: Secure-Rite Mobile Storage Inc.

Corporate Community of the Year Award/ Medium/Large Business: Raymond James 91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ“ Kelowna Corporate Branch

Champion for the Environment Award: Gwen Steele