The Civic Awards Program aims to recognize the impactful contributions and inspiring achievements of individuals and groups that bring honour and enrichment to the Municipality of Port Hope.
Nomination intake for the 2025 Civic Awards is now closed. Nomination deadline was March 5, 2026.
Ceremony Details
Join us at the Civic Awards Ceremony, live on stage at the Capitol Theatre (20 Queen Street) on April 30, 2026. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 7:00 p.m.. Guests can expect local entertainment and award recipient tributes live on stage. Concessions and cash bar will be available, with light refreshments served following the ceremony. The event is free to attend and open to all ages.
Celebrating volunteerism, altruism and dedication, this program focuses on the people driving our community spirit and success. Our Civic Awards Program is committed to celebrating contributions from group and individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, reflecting the breadth of the Port Hope community.
Municipal Council has established the Civic Awards Program to recognize the broad range of elements that make up Port Hope’s inspiring culture, by acknowledging those who contribute time, talent and resources towards improving the quality of life in the community.
Award categories and criteria
The Port Hope Civic Awards Program has nine available award categories.
Outstanding Citizen
The Outstanding Citizen Award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievements and inspirational volunteer contributions, in multiple areas, within the community.
The committee in selecting the recipient for the Outstanding Citizen award will consider:
Demonstration of civic mindedness and community spirit
The benefits and positive impact of their contributions and/or innovations to the community
Length of service and sustained commitment
Diversity of service across multiple sectors or initiatives
Their service as a role model who inspires others
Leadership in mobilizing, mentoring, or guiding others
The measurable and lasting impact of their actions on the quality of life in Port Hope.
Additional qualifications:
To be eligible for this award the nominee must be a resident of the Municipality of Port Hope
The nomination form must be accompanied by a minimum of 4 letters of support
An individual shall not be eligible if they have previously been awarded the Outstanding Citizen Award within a 20-year timeframe.
Outstanding Youth
The Outstanding Youth Award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievements and inspirational volunteer contributions within their school and community.
The committee in selecting the recipient for the Outstanding Youth Award will consider:
Demonstration of civic mindedness and community spirit
The benefits and positive impact of their contributions and/or innovations to the community
Length of service and sustained commitment
Diversity of service across multiple sectors or initiatives
Their service as a role model who inspires others
Leadership in mobilizing, mentoring, or guiding others
The measurable and lasting impact of their actions on the quality of life in Port Hope.
Additional Qualifications
Recipient must be nineteen (19) years of age or less as of December 31st of the year for which the award is given
To be eligible for this award the nominee must be a resident of the Municipality of Port Hope
The nomination form must be accompanied by a minimum of 3 letters of support
An individual shall not be eligible if they have previously been awarded the Outstanding Youth Award.
Agriculture
The Agricultural Award is presented in recognition of outstanding efforts that have made a considerable impact in the field of agriculture within the Municipality of Port Hope. This award recognizes contributions that strengthen the agricultural sector, honour Port Hope’s rural roots, and promote the sustainability and vitality of farming in the community.
The committee in selecting the recipient(s) for the Agricultural Award may consider:
The degree of contribution in promoting and advancing agriculture in Port Hope
Recognition or achievement in a provincial, national, or higher-level agricultural competition
Demonstrated leadership and innovation within the agricultural community (e.g., new practices, technologies, or models)
Involvement in volunteering, mentoring, education, or advocacy that encourages sustainable agriculture in Port Hope
Contributions to agri-tourism, preservation of Port Hope’s rural identity, and promotion of the community’s agricultural landscape.
Arts and Culture
The Arts & Culture Award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in the arts and/or significant contributions to cultural life in the Municipality of Port Hope.
The committee, in selecting the recipient(s) for the Arts & Culture Award, may consider:
Demonstrated artistic achievement and excellence in their chosen discipline
Contributions that advance artistic excellence and strengthen the local creative community
Leadership in teaching, mentoring, or engaging the public in cultural or artistic projects
Inspirational efforts that foster local arts and culture development, including collaboration and innovation
Projects or initiatives that enhance the vitality, vibrancy, and cultural identity of Port Hope.
Athletics
The Athletics Award is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement and/or leadership in sport within the Municipality of Port Hope.
The committee, in selecting the recipient(s) for the Athletics Award, may consider:
Athletic achievement, including:
Placing first, second, or third at a provincial or national championship
Selection to represent Ontario at a national competition
Selection to represent Canada at an international competition
Demonstrated leadership and/or innovation in athletic coaching, education, or advocacy
Efforts to engage and inspire youth or peers in developing a lifelong connection to sport and physical activity
Inclusive athletic achievement, recognizing contributions and successes in para-sport and initiatives that promote accessibility and equity in sport
Recipients may be recognized in multiple years if they continue to achieve success at qualifying competitions.
Community Service
The Community Service Award is presented in recognition of those who make a positive and lasting impact on the Municipality of Port Hope through their volunteer efforts. This award celebrates those whose dedication, compassion, and commitment enhance the quality of life for others and strengthen our community.
The committee, in selecting the recipient(s) for the Community Service Award, may consider:
Demonstrated impact on the community and contribution to making Port Hope a better place to live
Involvement across multiple areas of volunteerism
Leadership and initiative in addressing community needs
Length and consistency of service over time
Inspiration to others through civic-mindedness and commitment
Innovation in creating or improving ways to support the community
Exemplary effort that embodies the true spirit of volunteerism and altruism.
This award is intended to recognize sustained and substantial contributions. Volunteers who have participated solely in a single, one-day activity will not be considered.
Environment
The Environment Award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership, innovation, and action in support of environmental sustainability and stewardship within the Municipality of Port Hope.
The committee in selecting the recipient for the Environment Award may consider:
Demonstrated leadership in environmental initiatives, including advocacy, awareness-raising, or mobilizing community action
Tangible benefits to the local environment, such as conservation efforts, habitat restoration, or the implementation of sustainable and innovative practices in construction, operations, or daily life
Educational initiatives that inspire others to adopt environmentally responsible practices
Efforts that advance climate action and sustainability goals within the community
Success in fundraising or resource mobilization for local environmental projects
Contribution to raising public awareness of environmental issues, including through media or community engagement.
Heritage
The Heritage Award is presented in recognition of exceptional contributions to the preservation, restoration, education, and promotion of Port Hope’s heritage.
The committee, in selecting the recipient(s) for the Heritage Award, may consider:
Preservation or restoration of a heritage building, structure, or site
Heritage research, documentation, and/or interpretive publications that enhance understanding of local history
Development of heritage-related educational programs or initiatives
Contributions and innovations that advance recognition, safeguarding, or celebration of Port Hope’s heritage identity—past, present, and future.
Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Award is presented in recognition of outstanding generosity and commitment to promoting the welfare of others through charitable giving, volunteerism, and the donation of money, goods, talent, or services.
The committee in selecting the recipient for the Philanthropy Award may consider:
The degree of positive impact on residents of the Municipality of Port Hope resulting from their contributions
Demonstrated leadership in fundraising and the ability to inspire others to give generously
The value and significance of contributions (monetary and non-monetary)
Demonstrated spirit of philanthropy and civic-mindedness
Sustained commitment to charitable giving and/or volunteerism over time
Active support of local causes and innovative initiatives that address identified community needs and priorities.
Civic Awards Timeline
From nomination to ceremony.
Nominations Open
December 1, 2025
Nominations Deadline
Thursday March 5, 2026
Review and approval of nominations
Takes place in March
Notification to nominators and recipients
Takes place in April
2025 Ceremony
Thursday April 30, 2026
Previous Award Recipients (2024 to 2018)
2024 Award Recipients
Outstanding Citizen
William F. Hubbs
Outstanding Youth
Morgan Kroeger
Special Commendation
Lou Pamenter
Agriculture
Rick Tukendorf
Arts & Culture
Jordan Knight
Herb Jung
Dave Carley
Sean Carthew
Athletics
Tucker Williams
Charlotte Grimshaw
Inspiration
Owen Price
Kay McBride
Keri-Lee Kroeger
William Hall
Christopher Appleman
Philanthropy
Dr. Kate Everdell
Ian Everdell
Community Service
Jamie Prince
Michelle Kim
Gwen Davidson
Carrie Jeffrey
Denise Jagt
Janyce Pammett
Alexandra Byers
Andrea Patterson
Ed White
Olivia Petrolito
Ruby Campbell
Isabella Lan
Community Health Centres of Northumberland: Maureen Holloway, Diane England and Joanne Lyons
West Northumberland Girls Hockey Association: Deena Birney, Erin Jex
Carol Poste
Judi Sawyer
Charlotte Chan
Sophie Ahuja
Serar Omar
Community Living & Respite Northumberland: Cory Clarke, Philip Bruton, Michael Tibbits, Andrew de Graauw, Suzie Stacey, Sam Yoo, Matt Lalonde, Zach Underwood, Marilyn VanSickle, Jordie Brooks, Gabe Walters, Darlene Hope, Jaimie Johnson
Capitol Theatre Volunteers:
5 Years of Service: Willie Dayman, Charlie Ryan, Cheryl Ryan, Deborah Bradford, Nancy Colborne Perkins, Christine Withrow, Darryl Withrow, Leona Crumb, Sandra Williston
10 Years of Service: Susanne Fennessey, Sue Stevens, Teryle Kidman, Judy Carrigan, Ron Baylis, Flo Rickerby, Judy Vivian
Port Hope Panthers Junior Hockey Club Players: Spencer Eriksson, Blake Hudson, Emmett McCormack, Liam Kelly, Leyton Aitken, Cole Harvey, Ben Hansen, Carson Shannon, Cole Papagorgiou, Andrew Eriksson, Jack Bogyay, Noah Ruchard, Mike Hatifeld, Dailen Fousek, Mason Simpson, Emmett Clarke, Jacob Bone, Jesse Marcov, Sidney Wakely, Oz Paziuk, Kyle Ramsperger, Brayden Friedrich, Braden Henderson, Tayvon Spencer
Port Hope Challenger Baseball Coaches: Nicole Brown, Bernie Daynes, Shaun Crossley, Jeremey Andrews, Justin Kerr, Adam Mitchell, Nicole Nagy, Randy Warner, Dan Richardson
I Love Port Hope Admin Team: Rebecca Lagrois, Dave McGinn, Rob McAuther, Avril Ewing
Fare Share Food Bank Volunteers: Robin Treasure, Robin Holmes-Smith, Stella Pitcher, Ron Tait
Ganaraska Financial Credit Union
Hope Community Church
2023 Award Recipients
Outstanding Citizen
Jennifer Mercer
Outstanding Youth
Owen Cahill
Agriculture
Pat McClean
Arts & Culture
Graeme Steele
Liz Parkinson
Athletics
Northumberland West Wild U11B Girls Hockey Team
Charlotte Grimshaw
Pat McCann
Environment
Carolyn Scatterty
Inspiration
Braydon Bandurka
Nya Fludzinski
Rose Wilton
Brian Stacey
Philanthropy
Dean Howlett
Tim Badgley
Community Service
Valarie Northey
Jodi Metcalfe
Christian Caraballo Diaz
Jemma Racine
Chantelle Sturgess
Roger Zhang
Keefer Carriere
Laurence Chevalier
Jennifer Mulligan
Holly Hogg
Rebecca Verbeem
Shari Kirsh
Kevin Foster
Morgan Foster
Jessica Dodd
Stacey Fritsch-Horn
Louise Sirtonski
Colleen Budd
Vicki Bobiash
Maryruth Cawker
Maureen Holloway
Beyond the Blue Box
3M Dance Works Performance Team
Cobourg Odd Fellows
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre Volunteers
5 years of service: Marlene Austin, Kaitlin Kelly, Heather Lawson, Mark Lawson, Carole Lowes, Sharon Teves, Cesar Teves
10 years of service: Virginia Mair
15 years of service: Leigh Facey-Crowther, Peter Abrams, Shirley Robinson
20 years of service: Betty Knight, Rose Wood, Shirley Kane
25 years of service: Jo-Anne Debattista
2022 Award Recipients
The 2022 Civic Awards Ceremony were presented on the Capitol Theatre stage on May 4, 2023.
Two Blue Shirts Productions (Aaron Peacock and Aiden Kennedy)
Athletics
Tucker Williams
Charlotte Grimshaw
Owen Beck
Jolyon Thompson
Environment
Penny Nutbrown
Inspiration
Lee Higginson
Philanthropy
Will Ryan
Port Hop Community Beer Partners (Ganaraska Brewing Company, The Thirsty Goose, The Beamish House)
Community Service
Amelia Maggi
Emily Brown
Mika Romano Vandepol
Jasmine Wilson
Rachel Van Dorp Dyson
Alyssa Warmland
Linda Harness
Shane Watson
Phil Redford
John Drahun
The Big Dog House
Meaghan Adams
Jeff Gilmer
Kerry Lynch
Catharine Tozer
Bruce Coleman
Rhonda Cook
Debbie Nightingale
Maria Papaioannoy-duic
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre Volunteers
5 years of service: Linda Cardie, Margaret Scott, Barb Tordoff, Tom Tordoff, Wendy Lake, Lynda Britton, Susan Brown, Petra Hartwig, Lori Landon, Donna Siegner, Elaine Amenta, Sandy Holmes, Deb Oxland, Susan Watson, Sandra Fattibene, Sandra Ging, Sharon Hancock, Heather Boerrichter, Janice Aucoin.
10 years of service: Norma Brooks, Nicki Bull.
15 years of service: Kira Dobir, Janet Tedford.
2021 Award Recipients
The 2021 Civic Awards Ceremony were presented on the Capitol Theatre stage on May 13, 2022.
The nomination deadline was March 3, 2022.
Watch the ceremony:
Outstanding Youth
Kate Mulder
Agriculture
Bill and MaryJean VanDorp
Arts & Culture
Leslie Smith
Marnie Bickle
Bill Bickle
Ian Everdell
Aimee Tedford
Environment
Phorests 4 R Phuture Community Association Inc.
Community Service
Kristie Lam
Peter Huffman
Merryn Hamilton
Jennifer Earl
Britt Earl
Lynn Rogalski
Isabelle Browne
Martha Ciana
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre Volunteers
5 years of service: Liz Stephen, Kristen Ryan, Cheryl Rice, Laura Regan, Catherine Raby, Frank Raby, Jackie Kirtley, Alan Keyes, Jennifer Keyes, Paul Hay, Diane Field, Marilyn Ferguson, Janet Evans, Nellie Dejong, Dawn Cameron.
10 years of service: Sharron Ware, Joanne Stewart, Vicki Meneilley, Cassie Lamont, Pauline Harris, Blake Harris, Lynne Echevarria, Michelle Cunningham-Langevin.
15 years of service: Peter Thorpe, Annabel Thorpe, Vera Kalisz, Sylvia Binkley.
20 years of service: Glenn Thompson, Carol Thompson.
25 years of service: Nicole Corbeil, Joan Ashton.
Special Commendation
Front Line Workers
Philanthropy
Gen Z Under Strange Times (Jasmine Chen, Eason Yang, Andrew Li)
2020 Award Recipients
The 2020 Civic Awards Ceremony was presented virtually on May 13, 2021. The nomination deadline was March 4, 2021.
Watch the ceremony:
Outstanding Citizen
Barry Adamson
Outstanding Youth
Jordan Mapley
Agriculture
Cindy Osland
Arts & Culture
Arline Smith
Miles Bowman
The Farley Mowat Boat Roofed House Working Committee (Anna Lyn Baxter, Bree Nixon, Charles Wickett, Claire Mowat, David Pamenter, Jan Hill, Gord Thompson, John Mowat, John Shaw-Rimmington, Mary Shaw-Rimmington, Paul Godin, and Stephen Smith)
Community Service
Kaitlyn Thompson
Michael Yip
Loretta Hu
Nolan Finn
Active Fit and Fun Exercise Program Volunteers (Phyllis Pecile, Louise Sirtonski, Colleen Budd, Betty Finnie-Hunt, Vicki Bobiash, Patricia Bylok, Victoria Meneilley)
Tammie Staples
Jennifer Mercer
Port Hope and District Chamber of Commerce Volunteers (James White, Betsey Price)
Northumberland Fare Share Port Hope
Port Hope Rotary
I Love Port Hope Admin (Don McNeil, Katie Traugott, Jeff Lees)
Capitol Theatre Volunteers
5 years of service: Eleanor Stanley, Betty McIntosh, Ricarda Renner, Vincie Spicoluk, Rita Zeran, Doris Buttar, Glenn Case, Joanne Aitchison and Elizabeth Stewart.
10 years of service: Ray Avery, Sadie Avery, Margaret Benns, Beverley Chrisomalis and Margaret Darrah.
15 years of service: Cathy Case
20 years of service: Lorna Abrams
25 years of service: Barbara and Peter Holton
Inspiration
Brandon Bliss
Trish Dryden
Paul Griffin
Colleen Bulger
Margaret McAulay
Cathy Nevin
Philanthropy
Papa's Pizzaland Port Hope
Adam Pearson
2019 Award Recipients
The 2019 Civic Awards Ceremony was presented virtually on September 18, 2020. The nomination deadline was Deadline was March 5, 2020.
Watch the ceremony:
Outstanding Citizen
Karen O'Hara
Outstanding Youth
Spencer Watson
Agriculture
Burnham Farms Limited (Paul, Anne, and Mark Burnham)
Arts & Culture
The Breezeway Live (Stephen Francis, Greg Verner, Shane Verner, Fred Warner, Brenda Mills, Tiffaney Thompson, Lynn Gowland, Mark Taylor, John Francis Power, Don Mills and Jamie Rath)
Herb Jung
Critical Massive Adventure Organizing Committee (Ed Greenwood, Fiona Crangle, Shannon Gardiner, Ted Rouse, Madeleine Sinnott, Kelly Kirkham, Brynley Longman, and Alex Kirkham-McGriskin)
Mary Lou Fallis and Ian Montagnes
Patsy Beeson
The Port Hope Barn Quilt Trail Leadership Team (Moya McPahil, Kathryn McHolm, Lois Richardson and Pamela Tate)
Athletics
Charlotte Grimshaw
Abigail Teno
Community Service
John & Lynn Solinski
Narine Dat Sookram
Janet Waddington
Don MacNeil
Al Wilson
Robert Trew
David Doherty
Barrileigh Adamson Price
Lori Stephenson-Brittain
Souper Sisters (Dorothy Potter, Celia Marus Crangle, Catherine Hublau-Rich, Carol Madden, Carol Irwin, Brenda Arrand, Betty Beharry Lall, Barbara Clarkson, Anne Harrison, Anna Mae Garratt, Vicki Bobiash, Ursula Whalen, Sharon O'Leary, Sharon Cooksey, Phyllis Smith, Pearl Harris, Olive Climo, Melchora Mejorado, Joan Ashton, and Jennifer Willis)
Penny Nutbrown
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre Volunteers (Susanne Fennessey, Sue Stevens, Eleanor Vardy, Laura Andrews, Flo Rickerby, Judy Vivian, Judy Carrigan, Ron Baylis, Teryle Kidman, Doreen Rossi, Rhoda Bullen, Lynn Liddell, Janis Dilworth, Felicitas Hansen, Lynda Booker, Edward Godawa, Margaret Godawa, Rena Watson, Ann Shields and Selwyn Shields)
Northumberladn 89.7fm
Marlene Funster
Darlene and Teddy Taylor
Nita Das
Natasha Pinto
Jack Zhang
Justin Belanger
Victoria Wilson
Inspiration
Jennifer Mercer and Katie Traugott
Stacy Doherty
Philanthropy
Coldest Night of the Year Leadership Team (Judy Hone and Phil Redford)
The Thirsty Goose (Cameron Green and Rejean Maranda)
Port Hope ACO and the Port Hope Heritage Foundation
2018 Award Recipients
The 2018 Civic Awards Ceremony was presented on stage at the Capitol Theatre on April 25, 2019. The nomination deadline was Deadline was March 7, 2019.
Outstanding Youth
Madison Taylor
Agriculture
The Kellogg Family (David Kellogg, Mary Lou Kellogg, Natalie Kellogg, Janelle Glading)
Arts & Culture
Bram Vermeulen
Ray Rhines
Sean Carthew
Dian Carlo
Ed McGriskin
Alex Kirkham-McGriskin
Green Wood Art Hive
Sounds of the Next Generation Artistic Team (Marie Anderson, Deborah Henderson, Shannon Linton, David Schewchuk, Heather Stubbs,
La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra (Michael Lyons, Laurie Mitchell)
Athletics
Charlotte Grimshaw
Community Service
Harrison Wou
Jiyun Yu
Susan Snider
Dennis Snider
Andrew Wood
Ruth Polley
Kerry Yates
Laurie Yates
Colin Cackette
Steve Mark
Matthew St. Amand
Avril Ewing
Samantha Morton
Mary Trevor
Julie Mavis
Amanda Blong
Graeme Whitehead
Malcolm Pacey
Wendy Glinski
David Broughton
Emily McCarthy
Community Health Centre: Food Cupboard Volunteers (Maureen Tambeau, Terry Holmes, Carole Sterling, Ken Dalby, Brad Arrand, Ursula Whalen, Dorothy Potter, Sharon Cooksey, Anna Mae Garratt, Tom Brown)
Port Hope Interact Club (Miranda Jordans, Sulin Fletcher, Maddi Taylor, Rachel Robbins, Sein Kim, Christian Roberts, Emma Treney, Mandi Yakiwchuk, Gord Atanasof, Kevin Eves)
Cameco Capitol Arts Centre Volunteers
5 Years of Service: Virginia Mair, Gerry Chapman
10 Years of Service: Peter Abrams, Leigh Facey Crowther, Heather Cromien, Shirley Robinson
15 Years of Service: Rose Wood, Bev VanDoleweerd, Tony VanDoleweerd, Shirley Dobie, Isabel Eyman, Pat Goodyear, Shirley Kane, Betty Knight
20 Years of Service: Jo-Anne Debattista, Shirley Horner
Trinity Rescue Animal Program (Megan Titterton, Tilley Woodford)
The Rose Project (Rose Wilton, Debbie Wilton, Larry Wilton, Juliana Wilton, Buddy Guy)
3m Dance Works
Inspiration
The Friends of Wesleyville Village
Philanthropy
Matthew St. Amand
Civic Awards Program Policy
The Civic Awards Program Policy details complete information about the program, award category criteria and eligibility.
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