CIVIC AWARDS 2009

Each year the Municipality of Port Hope presents its Civic Awards for contributions and/or achievements bringing honour and/or enrichment to the Municipality of Port Hope. This year's presentations took place at the Capitol Theatre on February 11th.

2009 Outstanding Citizen - Mary Hope Cappler

2009 Outstanding Youth - Zac Andrus

Click here for a complete list of all recipients

Civic Awards Nominations Process

Nominations are only made through the process of nomination by the public. The Civic Awards Advisory Committee is seeking nominations from the members of the general public for any nominees worthy of civic recognition in the following categories:

Outstanding Citizen
In recognition of outstanding volunteer contribution to the community.

Outstanding Youth
In recognition of outstanding volunteer contribution to the community and to their school (must be 19 years of age or less as of Dec.31st. of the year nominated).

Community Service
Individual or group should have been involved in a project that has had considerable impact on the community and/or made a distinct contribution in making the Municipality a better place to live.

Achievement
Outstanding achievement in the arts (music, fine art, dance, writing, singing, public speaking, visual arts, etc.)

Athletics
An individual or team that has won a, provincial or higher, amateur championship during the previous year and for other athletic achievements acceptable to the Committee, that has brought honour to the Municipality of Port Hope.

Only individuals who have volunteered their time and service and/or competed at an amateur level and for which no remuneration or payment has been received shall be eligible for a Civic Award.

Nomination submissions must be received at the Town Hall Administration Office prior to close of business on Friday January 8, 2010.

Nominations for all categories require a completed Civic Awards Nomination form

An Outstanding Citizen signature sheet or Outstanding Youth signature sheet are also required fornominations in these categories.

Nomination forms are also available at:

• Town Hall Administration Office, 56 Queen Street
• Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul Street
• Canton Office, 5325 County Road 10
• Chamber of Commerce, 58 Queen Street
• Ruth Clarke Activity Centre for Seniors, 81 Mill Street
• Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Drive
• Public Library, 31 Queen Street
• Garden Hill Library, 3609 Ganaraska Road
• Economic Development Tourism Office, 20 Queen Street

For more information on the Civic Awards Nomination Process contact Bill Hubbs, Chair at (905) 885-6086.