City of Peterborough Hands Out 2023 Civic Awards

The 2023 Civic Awards were presented by City Council at the McDonnel Street Community Centre on Tuesday.

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The awards recognize contributions to the community that enriched the lives of residents and outstanding individual and group achievements in the city in 2023, according to a City of Peterborough media release.

“It’s an honour to recognize the outstanding achievements and efforts of these exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond in contributing to the life of our community,” mayor Jeff Leal said. “Their dedication, hard work, and commitment to making our city a better place is truly inspiring.”

Award Recipients:

Community Betterment

• Peterborough Police Auxiliary Unit

• Myles Conner

• Irish Millie

• Jennifer and Braden Glasbergen

• Marie Gulliver

• Dave Rumball

• Peterborough Lions Club

Cultural Betterment

• Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay

• Tina Avlonitis

Environmental Stewardship/Sustainability

• Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group

Athletic Award of Merit

• Holy Cross Secondary School Girls Hockey Team

• Chelsea Burton

• Kenner Senior Boys Basketball Team

• MacKenna Hancock

Holnbeck Award

• John McNutt

Junior Athlete of the Year

• Alexis Jenkins

Youth Volunteer of the Year

• Titus Ngouepo

Volunteer of the Year

• Greg McLeod

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Ron Cambridge

“On behalf of the entire city, I extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all of this year's recipients,” Leal said.

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2023 Civic Awards Nominations Remain Open Until April 5

Nominations for the City of Peterborough 2023 Civic Awards will be open until April 5 at 4:30 p.m., announced on Thursday.

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The annual Civic Awards recognize and honour local volunteers and achievers in sports, arts, and culture who had outstanding achievements in 2023. 

Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: 

• Community Betterment 

• Cultural Betterment 

• Environmental Stewardship 

• Holnbeck Award 

• Adult Athlete of the Year 

• Athletic Award of Merit 

• Junior Athlete of the Year 

• Senior Athlete of the Year 

• Mayor's Youth Award 

• Volunteer of the Year 

• Youth Volunteer of the Year 

• Lifetime Achievement Award 

Nomination packages are available using the interactive form online and paper copies are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N. 

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2023 Civic Awards Open For Nominations

Nominations for the City of Peterborough 2023 Civic Awards are now open that recognize and honour local volunteers and achievers in sports, arts and culture who had outstanding achievements last year.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

“It’s the people of Peterborough that make our City special,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “If you know someone who had outstanding accomplishments in 2023 through sport or volunteerism in community, culture or environmental stewardship, let’s make sure they get recognized. Nominate them for a City of Peterborough Civic Award.”

Nominations are being accepted for the following categories:

• Community Betterment

• Cultural Betterment

• Environmental Stewardship

• Holnbeck Award

• Adult Athlete of the Year

• Athletic Award of Merit

• Junior Athlete of the Year

• Senior Athlete of the Year

• Mayor's Youth Award

• Volunteer of the Year

• Youth Volunteer of the Year

• Lifetime Achievement Award

Nomination packages can be submitted using the interactive form online or paper copies can be obtained at City Hall, 500 George St. N. 

Nominations will be open until April 5 at 4:30 p.m. Awards will be presented publicly in June.

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City of Peterborough Open Nominations For 2022 Civic Awards

Nominations for the City of Peterborough 2022 Civic Awards are open to recognize and honour local volunteers and achievers in sports, arts and culture who had outstanding achievements in 2022 announced on Friday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

“It’s the people of Peterborough that make our City special,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “If you know someone who had outstanding accomplishments in 2022 through sport or volunteerism in community, culture or environmental stewardship, let’s make sure they get recognized.”

Nominations are open until March 31 at 4:30 p.m. for the following categories:

• Adult Athlete of the Year

• Athletic Award of Merit

• Community Betterment

• Cultural Betterment

• Environmental Stewardship

• Holnbeck Award

• Junior Athlete of the Year

• Lifetime Achievement Award

• Mayor's Youth Award

• Senior Athlete of the Year

• Volunteer of the Year

• Youth Volunteer of the Year

Nomination packages are available using the interactive form online and paper copies are available at City Hall, located at 500 George St. N.

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City Releases Video of 2021 Peterborough Civic Awards Ceremony

A video of the 2021 City of Peterborough Civic Awards presentation that recognized local volunteers and their contributions to the community was released on Monday.

Photo courtesy of the City of Peterborough.

Nominations for the annual civic awards were received this year for achievements in 2021.

“Congratulations to the citizens being recognized for their outstanding contributions to Peterborough in 2021. While we wish we could be together to celebrate the recipients of the Civic Awards, this video tribute is meant to show our appreciation for all that they have done to make Peterborough a special place,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. "The tireless work and dedication of this year’s award winners continue to make our community proud."

The winners were announced via video presentation to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The 2021 Civic Awards recognize the following nine award recipients:

Community Betterment:

• East Peterborough Lions Club

• Mapleridge Recreation Centre volunteers

  • Helen Falls

  • Liz Roberts

  • Carol Grant

  • Jane Northey

  • Jane Owles

  • Dennis Healey (posthumous)

Volunteer of the Year:

• Suzanne McMillan

Lifetime Achievement:

• Dr. Ramesh Makhija

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Peterborough Civic Awards Accepting Nominations From the Public

The Annual City of Peterborough Civic Awards has opened nominations to the public until March 25 at 4:30 p.m. announced on Tuesday.

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The awards recognize and honour citizens who had outstanding achievements in 2021 including volunteer leaders and achievers in arts, culture and sports to be publicly recognized for their contributions to the City of Peterborough.

Nomination packages are available online at www.peterborough.ca/civicawards. Nominations can be submitted online using the interactive form and hard-copy packages are available at City Hall, 500 George St. N.

“If you know of an individual or group who is deserving of a 2021 Civic Award, please nominate them,” said Deputy Mayor Andrew Beamer. “We know there are amazing people who have contributed to making Peterborough a special community. Let’s make sure they are recognized.”

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