Civic Awards Committee

A) Major Awards
There are 10 categories to choose from, including:

1. Angus and Bernice Read Award: Presented to an individual whose volunteerism, leadership, commitment and actions have improved the quality of life for a large spectrum of the population in Cobourg. This individual will have a minimum of five years volunteer service.
2. Outstanding Youth Award: Presented to an individual who has displayed an outstanding volunteer contribution to the community and their school and who is nineteen (19) years of age or younger as of December 31st of the year of nomination.
3. Outstanding Senior Award: Presented to an individual who has displayed an outstanding volunteer contribution to the community and who is sixty-five (65) years of age or older as of December 31st of the year of nomination.
4. Bravery Award: Presented to an individual who has displayed courage and heroism, beyond the call of duty, in the face of danger in order to save others from harm. (This award will be given out when circumstances dictate, at the discretion of the Committee.)
5. Arts and Culture Award: Presented to an individual or group who has accomplished an outstanding achievement(s) in the community within the arts.
6. Sportsmanship Award: Presented to a coach, official or sports organizer who has shown outstanding leadership in contribution to Cobourg’s sports and recreational community.
7. Layton Dodge Athletic Award: Presented to an athlete, who has contributed to Cobourg’s athletic community in terms of ability, sportsmanship, participation and leadership.
8. Environmental Award: Presented to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to conserve, protect, restore, maintain, improve, enhance or promote a healthy environment.
9. Heritage Award: Presented to an individual or group who has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the conservation and/or promotion of the Town’s cultural heritage resources.
10. Lloyd C. Stinson Memorial Award for Community Service: Presented to individual for outstanding charitable work in sharing of themselves, both in time and talents caring for those in need such as the aged, youth, those living with disabilities.

To be eligible for these awards, the nomination form must be returned with information (300 words or less) detailing the nominee’s volunteer achievements and contributions AND 3-5 letters of recommendations.

Optional: Supporting documentation (eg. letters of thanks, newspaper clippings or other pertinent materials) are not required but may enhance the application. Please limit to 10 pages or less and indicate if you wish to have the items returned.

Major Award recipients will receive an aluminum statue created by Hoselton Studios, a Victoria Hall Pin and Certificate of Honour.  Distinguished Award recipients will receive a Victoria Hall Pin and a Certificate of Honour.

B) Distinguished Civic Awards

The Distinguished Awards differ from the Major Awards as they recognize specific contributions made during the past year and, may be awarded to individuals and groups in the following categories:

1. Arts and Culture
2. Athletics
3. Accessibility
4. Community Service
5. Environment
6. Education & Technology
7. Heritage

To be eligible for these awards, the nomination form must be returned with a letter of recommendation (150 words or less) detailing the nominee’s volunteer achievements and contributions. Nominations for a Distinguished Award does not exclude the recipient from one of the individual Major Awards.

Optional: Supporting documentation (eg. letters of thanks, newspaper clippings or other pertinent materials) are not required but may enhance the application. Please limit to 10 pages or less and indicate if you wish to have the items returned.

Recipients will receive a pin and certificate.

For information on how to nominate someone for any of the awards/categories above please view the Civic Award Brochure.

Who Can You Nominate?

• Those who have volunteered their time and talents, or have displayed exceptional dedication to the enrichment of the community.
• Recipients must reside or operate a business within Cobourg. However, the selection committee may choose to honour non-Cobourg residents who have demonstrated a strong commitment to volunteerism in our Town.

Who is Not Eligible?

• Paid professionals
• Service Clubs. However, individual service club members are eligible.
• Employees of the Town of Cobourg are not eligible for nominations recognizing contributions made while performing their duties. 

How Can I Nominate Someone?

1. Online: Simple and convenient, simply go to the Online Nomination Form and submit all required documentation.
2. Email: Compete the nomination form and email it to Toni Galea at tgalea@cobourg.ca 
3. Telephone: Call Toni Galea at 905-372-4301 x 4102 to submit a verbal nomination.
4. Hardcopy: Complete the nomination form and submit all required documentation through the letter slot at the west side of Victoria Hall. 

Please read the Civic Award Brochure for detailed eligibility requirements per Award category.

• Frank Bouwmans Cabinet Maker Inc.
• Northumberland News
• Rotary Club of Cobourg
• RBC Wealth Management (Lynn Hardy)
• Town of Cobourg

Silver Sponsors: 

• Lakefront Utilities Services Inc. (LUSI)
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133

Bronze Sponsors:

• The Creative Collective
• Lions Club of Cobourg