Community Recognition Awards Program
The Township of Hamilton established Community Recognition Awards to recognize individuals or groups that have made an outstanding contribution to the Township and its Residents.
This year we introduce a new series of awards to recognize the success and achievements by nominating a deserving individual, business, or organization who have contributed through community engagement to make the Township of Hamilton a better place to live, work, raise our children, care for neighbours and building resilient communities for all.
2024 Community Recognition Awards nominations are now open, until October 4.
Nominate someone great today!
Nomination Form
Award Categories and Criteria
Mayor's Award of Excellence |
| For individuals, teams, groups, businesses, or organizations to be recognized for exceptional achievements in: Acts of conspicuous bravery, winning a major championship, leading a completed fundraising drive, or leading the development of a new facility, community organization, or community program. |
Outstanding Youth Award |
| Honours a person 19 years or younger for exceptional contribution to their school, team, group, or community. |
Volunteer Service Award |
| For the leadership of an individual recognized for long and exceptional service in volunteer capacities in the township. |
Environment Award |
| Will be presented to the nominated individual or non-profit group who has made a significant contribution to conserve, protect, restore, maintain, improve, enhance, or promote a safe, healthy environment within the community. |
Innovation Award |
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We honour individuals and organizations that are doing exceptional work to help create a more engaged, more vibrant, more inclusive community. Nominees for this award have recognized new and better ways to address a need in the community despite the many demands, and sometimes too few resources. Nominees have found innovative, creative, and efficient solutions to make a difference in the lives of others. Their innovative efforts have had a positive impact on the community. |
Good Neighbour Award |
| The Good Neighbour Award is presented to an individual or group from Northumberland County that makes a difference in the lives of residents of the Township of Hamilton. |
2023 Award Recipients |
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The 2023 Community Recognition and Volunteer Appreciation Event was held November 19, 2023, at the Baltimore Recreation Centre. The event was attended by over 100 people there to celebrate the achievements and dedication of our award winners and volunteers. Mayor's Award of Excellence Dan Besso Outstanding Youth Rowyn Doyle Volunteer Service Award Patti Branning & Elaine Daignault Environment Award Blue Dot Northumberland Innovation Award Bethlehem Walk Committee Thank you to our 2023 Community Recognition and Volunteer Appreciation Event Sponsors!
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Eligibility and Conditions
- Every submission must be completed on the Community Recognition Awards Application Form and must include the First Name, Last Name, email address and phone number of both the Nominator and the Nominee.
- Nominees must reside or operate their organization in the Township of Hamilton. However, the selection committee may choose to honour a non-Township of Hamilton resident or organization with strong ties and contributions to the community. Nominators do not have to reside within the Township.
- Nominations must include a detailed explanation of the achievement or contribution including the impact/benefit to the community and the level of commitment of the Nominee.
- Nominations must also include 2 signed testimonial letters that detail the value and impact of the achievement or contribution. These letters must indicate knowledge of the achievement/contribution as well as support of the Nominee. Additional testimonials, publications, newspaper articles and media stories may also be submitted.
- Self Nominations will not be accepted.
- Nominees may be eligible in more than one category, however, the Nominations Committee reserves the right to determine which category the Nominee will be considered for, to ensure equity.
- Nominees must not have won the same award within two years.
- Present members of Council, staff, and volunteers (including Advisory Committee members and volunteer firefighters) of the Township of Hamilton are not eligible for nominations recognizing contributions made while performing their duties.
To review the Community Recognition Awards Advisory Committee mandate or join the volunteer committee, visit our Boards and Committees webpage.