Spadina–Fort York Champions for Toronto awards

Congratulations to Joan Prowse on your Champions for Toronto win!

The Hall of Honour MVP Award is a special category to recognize individuals who have been long-standing champions in our community, leaders whose impact has shaped Spadina-Fort York in lasting ways.

Joan Prowse is a respected community leader, filmmaker, and climate advocate. As longtime Chair of the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association, she's led impactful grassroots initiatives, including a three-year air quality study with the University of Toronto and the City of Toronto, and ongoing advocacy on waterfront development and airport impacts. Joan is focused on amplifying community voices in Bathurst Quay and across Toronto.

I'm so proud to be a 2026 Champion for Toronto MVP for Leadership in my community. It's an honour to be among those who take the initiative and care to volunteer. I especially want to thank everyone on the BQNA board and our City Councillor and Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik who presented the award to me.

Find out more about the awards and the other Champions for Toronto award winners.

Joan Prowse, 2026 Champion for Toronto MVP for Leadership