Article content originally published in The Simcoe Reformer on May 19, 2026 by Jacob Robinson

Judy Schaeffer (Citizen of the Year) and Talia Mago (Junior Citizen of the Year) were honoured at the Delhi District Chamber of Commerce Awards earlier this month at the Delhi German Home. Photo by Jacob Robinson
In addition to her academic responsibilities, the youngster is also the DDSS Student Body president while also involved in the school’s Linked Crew Leadership Program, Friday Night Lights football event, and helping out at the Delhi Sharing Pantry food bank.
“I was thrilled, honestly,” Mago said. “I’ve done so much for the community, but never really expected anything in return. I’m very, very content working behind the scenes, so I’m honoured.”