Jarvis is the first ever winner of Coca Cola’s Kindest Community Contest.
It was a nationwide effort, conducted in partnership with Community Foundations of Canada, to identify, celebrate and reward the Canadian community that makes life a little kinder for others.
Nearly 600 Canadian communities were nominated with thousands of stories of kindness shared.
Jarvis received the most nominations per capita with heartfelt stories that highlighted the city’s remarkable spirit of generosity and compassion.
Several nominations mentioned Jarvis Light Up.
In addition to winning the national title of Canada’s Kindest Community, Jarvis will receive a special Coca Cola Holiday Caravan experience as part of the upcoming 2025 tour and a $50,000 donation for its local Community Foundation.