As a Character Business, PowerStream supports efforts to build a collaborative community in which citizens work, live, learn and play together with character.

PowerStream joined York Region's Character Community initiative in 2004 as one several inaugural business members who recognized the importance of participating in the program. Furthermore, York Region’s 11 character attributes (shown above) have been woven into the fabric of PowerStream’s culture and core values.

As part of company’s commitment to promote character within the communities its serves, PowerStream is the presenting sponsor of the Annual York Region Character Community Awards.

(L-R) John Glicksman, Executive Vice President and CFO presents the Citizen of Character Award to Joel Licuanan at the First Annual York Region Character Community Awards - March 29, 2007	Brian Bentz, President & CEO, video tapes a  congratulatory message for the 2011 Character  Community Awards	(L-R) Eric Fagen, Director, Corporate Communications, presents the Change Our World Environmental Award to Melanie Ho at the 5th Annual Character Community Awards - April 27, 2011