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Jim Fox Award of Distinction

The Jim Fox Award of Distinction is the highest honour presented by Recreation NB | Loisirs N.-B. It recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding and sustained leadership, innovation, influence and achievement at the community or provincial level in the field of recreation throughout their career. The recipient shall have made a significant and distinct contribution to the field of recreation through such areas as growth, development, and/or enhancement of recreation in New Brunswick and have elevated public awareness and professional standards within the field.

This award celebrates a distinguished career and a legacy of service. All members or affiliates of Recreation NB | Loisirs N.-B. are entitled to submit nominations.

Nominations are currently closed. Nominations will open in the fall of 2026.

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Recreation is often treated as something optional, Recreation is often treated as something optional, something that can be set aside when things get busy.

From active living to mental well-being and community connection, its impact goes far beyond programming.

When access is reduced, the effects are felt through increased isolation and reduced well-being.
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Les loisirs sont souvent perçus comme quelque chose de facultatif, que l’on peut mettre de côté lorsque le temps manque.

De la vie active au bien-être mental, en passant par les liens communautaires, leur impact va bien au-delà des programmes.

Lorsque l’accès est réduit, les effets se font sentir par une augmentation de l’isolement et une diminution du bien-être.

#RecreationMatters #HealthyCommunities #ActiveLiving #CommunityWellbeing
Accessible communities create more opportunities f Accessible communities create more opportunities for people to connect, participate, and belong.

From parks and trails to programs and public spaces, accessibility helps more people experience the benefits of recreation, physical activity, and community connection.

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we recognize the importance of creating inclusive recreation opportunities where everyone feels welcomed and supported.
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Des communautés accessibles créent plus d’occasions pour les gens de se rassembler, de participer et de sentir qu’ils ont leur place.

Des parcs et sentiers aux programmes et espaces publics, l’accessibilité permet à plus de personnes de profiter des bienfaits des loisirs, de la vie active et des liens communautaires.

En cette Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à l’accessibilité, nous soulignons l’importance de créer des occasions inclusives en loisirs où tout le monde se sent accueilli et soutenu.

#Accessibility #Accessibilité #InclusiveRecreation #Loisirs #ActiveLiving
ARFC 2026 starts tomorrow. Over the next few days ARFC 2026 starts tomorrow.

Over the next few days, recreation professionals, municipalities, organizations, and community leaders from across Atlantic Canada will come together for conversations around accessibility, leadership, active living, recreation infrastructure, and the future of community wellbeing.

Before sessions begin, attendees will also have the opportunity to connect at the pre-conference social at Pier 21.

Looking forward to the conversations ahead.
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L’ARFC 2026 commence demain.

Au cours des prochains jours, des professionnels des loisirs, des municipalités, des organismes et des leaders communautaires de partout au Canada atlantique se réuniront pour des discussions sur l’accessibilité, le leadership, la vie active, les infrastructures récréatives et l’avenir du mieux-être communautaire.

Avant le début des sessions, les participants auront également l’occasion de se rassembler lors du social préconférence à la brasserie Pier 21.

Nous avons hâte aux conversations à venir.

#Recreation #Loisirs #ActiveLiving #VieActive #CommunityDevelopment #AtlanticCanada #ARFC2026
Save the date. The Trail Summit returns September Save the date.

The Trail Summit returns September 23–24 in Moncton.

A space for conversations around trails, outdoor recreation, accessibility, connectivity, and the future of active communities in New Brunswick.

More details coming soon.
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Réservez la date.

Le Sommet des sentiers revient les 23 et 24 septembre à Moncton.
Un espace pour des discussions sur les sentiers, les loisirs de plein air, l’accessibilité, la connectivité et l’avenir des communautés actives au Nouveau-Brunswick.

Plus de détails à venir bientôt.

#Trails #Sentiers #OutdoorRecreation #Loisirs #ActiveCommunities #NewBrunswick

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