Peterborough County hosts this annual celebration of the contributions of local groups and individuals who are making extraordinary contributions to their communities.
The categories are broad, ranging from acts of heroism, entrepreneurial initiatives, and leadership in areas including agriculture, volunteering, sports, culture and environmental protection. Nominees may not have received a County Recognition Award in a similar category in the last fifteen years.
Established in 1992, the County has annually recognized County residents in a variety of categories, including acts of heroism, business leadership and entrepreneurial innovation, volunteer leadership, heritage preservation, environmental or sustainability leadership, sporting excellence and leadership in arts and culture.
In most categories, each township may select a recipient, but awards are unlimited in the heroism department, which recognize individuals whose actions to protect another resident while facing personal risk can be nominated, who were not acting as a member of a protective service staff.
Nominations for Agricultural Leadership are provided to individuals or farm businesses demonstrating innovation, leadership or agricultural promotion that has benefited Peterborough County. There are also awards for leadership in arts and culture and a youth award for someone who has made a significant contribution to their community or school.
Maybe you know someone who volunteers everywhere. They might be recognized as the Community Volunteer of the Year, which recognizes a groups or individual who has demonstrated community involvement or volunteerism within the County.
The deadline for nominations is March 1st. Nomination forms are available throughout the County at the County of Peterborough offices located at 470 Water Street, Peterborough, from any Local Municipal Office, Township Fire Chiefs, local Police Service Boards, schools, libraries throughout the County, area Chambers of Commerce and Community Care organizations or online at www.ptbocounty.ca. Nominations will be accepted online, by delivery, fax, mail or email up to and including March 1st for review and recommendation by the Awards and Bursaries Committee to County Council. The Community Recognition Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 16th, 2024, at the Douro Community Centre, 2893 Highway 28, Douro-Dummer. For more information, contact the Clerk at 705- 743-0380 or 1-800-710-9586 or by email clerksoffice@ptbocounty.ca.
