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Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is fortunate to have many individuals, groups and organizations who give their time and energy to make positive contributions in the community. Residents can recognize and thank these outstanding community members by submitting nominations for Council’s Excellence Awards.
Mayor and Councillors will choose award recipients whose impact foster a culture of home and belonging in the region and represent the qualities in each of the four categories.
“We encourage everyone to think about the great people that are contributing so much to our region, and to nominate them for one of these awards,” said Mayor Sandy Bowman. “There are so many incredible individuals and groups all across the region that deserve to be recognized for what they’re doing to make our home such a great place to live.”
The Council’s Excellence Awards (CEA) has four categories:
Citizen of the Year: this award recognizes an individual or group of individuals who has made outstanding contributions to the community as a volunteer and/or professional that have improved the quality of life in the region or have brought positive recognition to the region. Contributions can be in areas such as: arts and culture, education, environment, heritage, health, social inclusion, or any other area that contributes to the advancement and well-being of a community.
Youth: this award recognizes a youth or group of youths whose exceptional achievements have improved the quality of life in the region or have brought positive recognition to the region. The focus shall be on relevant leadership and volunteer contributions, extracurricular and community involvement. Candidates must be between 15-34 years as of December 31, 2022.
Indigenous Advocate: this award recognizes an individual or group of individuals who has made significant contributions to Indigenous communities in the region.
Everyday Hero: this award recognizes an individual or group of individuals that has displayed heroic qualities during extraordinary circumstances. The everyday hero is dedicated to improving the lives of those around them, demonstrates selflessness through random acts of kindness and is making a positive impact in the region.
CEA Program Highlights:
It only takes a few minutes to submit a nomination online. The deadline is October 30.
The Youth Award is the only award with an age limit, which is now 15-34, the other three categories are open to nominees of all ages and residents who have lived in Wood Buffalo for a minimum of 12 consecutive months.
After October 30, Council will review the nominations and select one recipient for each award category. Awards will be presented at a ceremony on December 11, 2023.
To learn more about the awards and complete an online nomination form visit rmwb.ca/excellence.
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