Civic Awards There are many people and
organizations performing thoughtful and impressive work in the
City of Pickering and we want to give them some well-deserved
recognition. Civic Awards provide an opportunity for us to tell
one another about some of the great work done in 2007 within the
City of Pickering that has made a difference. It's about the
community, identifying and nominating the people and projects we
value. Please note that all nominations must be received by the City of Pickering, Clerk’s Division no later than 4:00 pm on Thursday, February 14, 2008.
A selection committee will review the nominations and determine recipients from each of the categories. The presentations will take place in Pickering City Hall, Council Chambers. The following Civic Awards are eligible for nomination: Special Citation Award: outstanding achievement(s) over the last year or more, bringing provincial, national or international recognition to the City. Bravery/Heroism Award: for selfless acts of bravery or heroism within or outside of the City during the last year. Lifetime Achievement Award: for a significant contribution over their lifetime, to the betterment of the community. Individual Volunteer Award: for individuals who stand out amongst all other valuable individuals in Pickering for volunteer service to the City over the last year or more. Service Group Award: given to the service group whose activities stand out amongst all other service groups in Pickering for their contribution and service to the City over the last year. Community Group Award: given to the community group whose activities stand out amongst all other community groups in Pickering for their contribution and service to the City over the last year. Amateur Sports Award: given to one or more individuals from Pickering to recognize excellence in amateur sports over the last year. Youth Volunteer Award: given to one or more Pickering youths for outstanding volunteerism within or outside of the City over the last year or more. Youth Leadership Award: given to one or more Pickering youths for outstanding leadership within or outside of the City over the last year or more. Sustainability Award: given to one or more individuals, groups or businesses who have made a significant contribution to the Sustainable Pickering Journey. Arts Award: given to one or more individuals, groups or businesses from Pickering to recognize significant artistic achievements within or outside of the City over the last year or more. Cultural Diversity Award: for significant and sustained commitment to the promotion of cultural harmony in the City recognizing activities that result in better understanding, acceptance and positive relations among people of different cultural backgrounds, (ethnic, heritage, age, economic class or any other cultural identification). Urban Design Award: individuals, groups or businesses demonstrating a significant contribution to architecture, urban design, or parks and open space design within the City over the last year or more. Economic Development Award: given to businesses from Pickering who have made a significant contribution to the City’s economic prosperity over the last year or more. Local Business Award: for businesses from Pickering who have made a significant contribution to the City’s economic prosperity over the last year or more. Environment Award: individuals, groups or businesses from Pickering who have made a significant contribution to conserving or enhancing the City’s natural environment. Access Award for Disability Issues: for individuals or businesses from Pickering who have made or are making significant or ongoing contribution, beyond legislative requirements, to the well-being and advancement of people with disabilities. If you have any questions, please contact the City of Pickering at 905.683.7575.
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