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The Civic Awards Program aims to recognize the contributions and achievements of individuals and groups that bring honour and enrichment to the Municipality of Port Hope.

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Join us to celebrate the stars of Port Hope, at the Civic Awards Ceremony, live on stage at the Capitol Theatre on May 4, 2023.

Nomination intake for the 2022 Civic Awards is now closed. Nomination deadline was March 2, 2023.

Ceremony Details

The 2022 Civic Awards Ceremony will be presented on May 4, 2023 at the Capitol Theatre, 20 Queen Street, at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 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. 

 2022 Award Recipients
 To be announced at the ceremony on May 4 live on stage!

Award categories and criteria

The Port Hope Civic Awards Program features nine award categories.

Outstanding Citizen

The Outstanding Citizen Award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding volunteer contributions in multiple areas within the community.

The committee in selecting the recipient for the Outstanding Citizen Award will consider:

  • Nominee's demonstration of civic mindedness
  • Benefits of their contributions to the community
  • Impact and service as a role model
  • Length and diversity of service
  • Leadership
  • Nomination form submitted with Signature Sheet
  • Additional letters of support are also encouraged (although not required) 

Outstanding Youth

The Outstanding Youth Award is presented to an individual in recognition of outstanding achievements and volunteer contributions within their school and community. Recipient must be 19 years of age or less as of December 31st of the year the award is given.

The committee in selecting the recipient for the Outstanding Youth Award will consider:

  • Nominee's demonstration of civic mindedness
  • Benefits of their contributions to the community
  • Impact and service as a role model
  • Length and diversity of service
  • Leadership
  • Nomination form submitted with Signature Sheet
  • Additional letters of support are also encouraged (although not required) 

Agriculture

The Agricultural Award is presented to the individual or group who is involved in a project that has had a considerable impact around agriculture in the Municipality of Port Hope.

The committee in selecting the recipient(s) for the Agricultural Award will consider:

  • Degree of contribution in promoting agriculture in Port Hope
  • Received an award in a provincial or higher agricultural competition during the year for which the Agricultural Award is presented
  • Leadership and innovation within the agricultural community
  • Involvement within the community volunteering, teaching, promoting, or encouraging sustainable agriculture within the Municipality of Port Hope.

Arts and Culture

The Arts and Culture Award is to be awarded to an individual or group for promotion or high achievement in the Arts and/or significant cultural contributions to the community.

The committee in selecting the recipient(s) for the Arts and Culture Award will consider:

  • High achievements in the arts
  • Their contribution to artistic excellence within the community
  • Their leadership in teaching, encouraging, and engaging the public in cultural or artistic projects
  • Projects that enhance the vitality and vibrancy of Port Hope

Athletics

The Athletics Award is designed to recognize individuals or teams who have excelled within their sport.

Awarded to a team or individual that has met one or more of the following criteria:

  • Placed first, second or third in a national championship
  • Placed first, second or third in a provincial championship
  • Has been chosen to represent Ontario in a national competition
  • Has been chosen to represent Canada in an international competition

Community Service

The Community Service Award recognizes individuals or groups who positively impact the Municipality of Port Hope through their volunteerism by enhancing quality of life for others.

The committee in selecting recipients will consider:

  • Demonstrable impact on the community in the service of making Port Hope a better place to live
  • Multiple areas of volunteerism
  • Project leadership length of service
  • Volunteers who have volunteered solely for one day will not be considered for this award

Environment

The Environment Award is to be awarded to a person or group for outstanding leadership, inspiration, vision, innovation, or action on behalf of environmental causes.

The committee in selecting the recipient for the Environment Award will consider:

  • Completion of a local fundraising campaign to benefit a local environmental project
  • Raised awareness for environmental issues (including media coverage)
  • Provided a benefit to the environment through increased conservation, through restoration of natural habitat, in the use of environmentally sound practices in construction or operations

Inspiration

The Inspiration Award is presented to an individual who inspires those around them to serve more, to think bigger, who encourages action, is a strong source of support within the community, or motivates those around them to believe in themselves.

The committee in selecting the recipient for the Inspiration Award will consider:

  • Type and nature of the inspiration provided
  • Number of people influenced
  • Impact of their actions

Philanthropy

The Philanthropy Award is to be awarded to an individual, couple or group for their outstanding desire to promote the welfare of others through the generous donation of money, goods, talent, or services.

The committee in selecting the recipient for the Philanthropy Award will consider:

  • The degree of benefits to the residents within the Municipality of Port Hope as a result of philanthropic contribution
  • Leadership role in fundraising and the encouragement of other to give generously

Civic Awards Program Policy

The Civic Awards Program Policy details complete information about the program, award category criteria and eligibility.

To review the Civic Awards Committee mandate or join the volunteer committee, visit our Municipal Boards and Committees page.

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