Nominate community champions for Council’s Excellence Awards

Every day, people in our community go above and beyond to make life better for those around them. Now’s your chance to help shine a spotlight on their contributions.

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Council’s Excellence Awards, which celebrate community champions, inspiring youth, dedicated Indigenous advocates and those who make meaningful contributions to the region.

“It’s the people that live here that make it such a great region,” says Mayor Sandy Bowman. “If there’s someone you know that deserves to be recognized by their community, please consider nominating them for this honour. It’s important to say thank you to those around us that are leading the way in making our home an even better place.”

Recipients will be chosen by Mayor and Council, based on recommendations from an advisory panel and will be honoured at a special awards ceremony in the New Year.

Award Categories:

Citizen of the Year

Honours an individual or group with outstanding achievements and contributions to the community, as a volunteer or professional who has improved the quality of life in the RMWB.

Everyday Hero

Recognizes an individual or group dedicated to improving the lives of those around them, demonstrating selflessness through acts of kindness and making a positive impact in the region.

Indigenous Advocate

Honours an individual or group of individuals who has made significant contributions to Indigenous communities in the region.

Youth

Recognizes a youth or group of youths whose exceptional achievements have improved quality of life in the region or brought positive recognition to the region. Candidates must be between 15 - 34 years old as of December 31, 2024.

Nomination Details:

• Nominations close December 3, 2025 and all categories except Youth are open to nominees of any age.
• Nominees must have lived in Wood Buffalo for at least 12 consecutive months.
• Nominations can be submitted online at rmwb.ca/excellence. If you have questions or need support filling out a nomination form, please call Pulse at 780-743-7000 or 1-800-973-9663.
•  Additionally, printed copies of the nomination form will be available at rural municipal offices throughout the region.  

Help us say thank you to the people who make Wood Buffalo such a special place to live.

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