Seeking new committee members to support this noble community event

Cobourg, ON (January 26, 2023) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that the 2023 Civic Awards ceremony will be taking place on a new date in October this year.

The Town of Cobourg Civic Awards recognizes residents who have helped benefit the community through outstanding volunteerism and community involvement. Now entering its 21^st year, the Civic Awards have provided the opportunity to celebrate outstanding members of our community, who, through their exceptional talent, time, and dedication, have enriched our community and made Cobourg a better place for our residents.

Due to the 2022 Election and the reorganization of the Town of Cobourg Committees and Local Boards, the Civic Awards will be postponed until fall of 2023. This year, the Civic Awards will be held on Wednesday, October 18 to coincide with Local Government Week.

Seeking new Committee Members
The Town of Cobourg is currently seeking new members to join the Civic Awards planning committee.This committee begins meeting monthly, starting in April of 2023 and will meet more frequently as the event date approaches.The Civic Award Committee is responsible for the organization of the annual awards gala as well as overseeing the nomination and evaluation of individual award categories.

Interested members of the community can apply on the municipal website, www.cobourg.ca by selecting the Advisory Committees and Local Boards button on the home screen. For questions or additional information, please contact Toni Galea at tgalea@cobourg.ca

Thank You to our Sponsors
The Civic Awards is possible with thanks to our sponsors:

Frank Bouwmans Cabinet Makers Inc.

Lakefront Utilities

Northumberland News

RBC Wealth Management, Lynn Hardy

Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133

The Lions Club of Cobourg

The Rotary Club of Cobourg

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Media Contacts
Kara Euale                                                           
Manager, Communications                                    
Town of Cobourg                                                  
p: 905-372-4301 x 4105                                        
e: keuale@cobourg.ca                                          

About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 20,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.

Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small-town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination. As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, a 143,000 sq. ft. multiple purpose community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.