Congratulations to the 2023 Community Recognition Award Winners
20 Year Service Award
- John Aird
- Doug Kilpatrick
- Anna Kroeplin
- Frank Mete
- Sandy Townsend
- Janice Walsh
25 Year Service Award
- Joe Bentolila
- Roy Cohen
- Pat McMurray
- Helene Selemidis-Hill
- Brian Walsh
30 Year Service Award
- Tony Anderson
- Jack Laurion
- Margaret Thiffault
35 Year Service Award
- Shirley Binns
40 Year Service Award
- Vic Priestly
Youth Volunteer Award
- Laila Doran
Senior Volunteer Award
- Brian and Dianne Harrison
Green Award
- Windfall Ecology Centre
Arts and Culture Award
- Sergey Wain-Fellowes
Community Leadership
- Aurora Lions Club
Good Neighbour Award
- Andrew Watt
Community Safety Award
- Central York Girls Hockey Association
Good Business Award
- Oakridge’s Fashion Inc.
Inclusivity Award
- David Heard
Citizen of the Year
- Wendy Browne
Community Recognition Awards Form |
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Community Recognition Awards Criteria
Volunteer Service Award |
Awarded to individuals with 5, 10 or 15 years of continued service. Mayor and Members of Council would be happy to present these awards at your Annual General Meeting. This is also awarded to individuals with 20 or more (25, 30, 35, 40) years of continuous service to the Aurora Community, which will be presented at the Ceremony. |
Youth Volunteer Award |
Awarded to a youth up to the age of 19 who, through their volunteer efforts, has made a significant contribution to the community and has demonstrated their commitment to being a positive leader today and in the future. Please Note:
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Senior Volunteer Award |
This award is presented to a senior who is 55 years of age or older who, through their volunteer efforts, has made a significant contribution to the community and has demonstrated their commitment to being a positive leader today and in the future. |
Green Award |
Honouring an individual, business or community organization that supports the protection, preservation, sustainability or conservation of our natural environment. This award celebrates those who share the Town’s commitment to creating a greener community. |
Arts and Culture Award |
Inspired by the Johnsons family, this award is presented to an individual or group that has enhanced our community through their support or promotion of arts and culture, including music, visual, performing, or the literary arts. |
Community Leadership Award |
This award is presented to an individual, business or community organization that has significantly enhanced the Town through their contribution, commitment and leadership in the areas of charitable giving, civic engagement, community events or community spirit. |
Good Neighbour Award |
Inspired by Frank Camenzuli, this award is presented to someone who embodies what it means to be a good neighbour. This award recognizes and celebrates the simple acts of kindness and compassion that help create connected and vibrant neighbourhoods. Please Note:
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Good Business Award |
This award is presented to an Aurora business that has shown its commitment to assisting Aurora’s economic prosperity, corporate responsibility, and community involvement through its ongoing support of charitable causes, events, or programs. |
Inclusivity Award |
This award is presented to an individual, group or business which has contributed to making the Town of Aurora a more accessible and/or inclusive place to live, work and play for all people regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or disability. |
Community Safety Award |
Presented to an individual or organization that is dedicated to the development, promotion or support of initiatives that improve community safety. This award recognizes how safer communities only happen when individuals take action to make a difference. Please note:
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Citizen of the Year Award |
The Town of Aurora's Citizen of the Year Award is an annual award recognizing the exceptional contributions made by a local citizen to our community. The Citizen of the Year Award has been awarded by the Town of Aurora since 1970.
This individual is selected by the Office of the Mayor in consultation with a small group of dedicated community volunteers. The award recipient has demonstrated all-round community involvement rather than a specific activity or contribution. Criteria:
The evaluation group will give priority to nominations that recognize a nominee’s recent or ongoing activities or contributions to the Town of Aurora. Special consideration may be given to posthumous nominations or to nominees whose activities or contributions occurred more than three (3) years ago, if the evaluation group deems such nominations applicable and the nominee meets all other criteria. |
Related Information
- For a paper copy of the Community Recognition Awards Form, please contact the Supervisor, Special Events
- Past Citizen of the Year Award Winners