Nominate local champions for Council’s Excellence Awards

Nominations now open at rmwb.ca/excellence

Every day, people in this region do good things to make life better for those around them. This is your chance to help shine a spotlight on their contributions.

Nominations are now open for the 2027 Council’s Excellence Awards, which celebrate community champions, business and innovation leaders, inspiring youth, dedicated Indigenous advocates and those who make meaningful contributions to the region.

"If you call this region home, you know that our greatest resource has always been our people," said Mayor Sandy Bowman. "There are so many community members that deserve recognition, and every year Council is always faced with difficult choices. We expect this year to be no exception given the great contributions being made by so many of you."

Recipients will be chosen by Mayor and Council and will be honoured at a special awards ceremony in the New Year.

Award Categories:

Important changes to this year's awards program include refining the award categories to better reflect the diverse contributions of residents, organizations, businesses, and community leaders. The updated awards categories are as follows:

Community Impact

Recognizes outstanding contributions that improve quality of life, community well-being, inclusion, safety, health, recreation, arts, culture, or social services.

Business and Innovation Award

Recognizes individuals, businesses, organizations, or initiatives that contribute to leadership in business or economic development, entrepreneurship, or innovation.

Leadership and Service Excellence Award

Recognizes exceptional leadership, collaboration, accountability, and contributions that strengthen community governance and organizational effectiveness.

Indigenous Advocate Award

Recognizes individuals, organizations, or initiatives that foster meaningful partnerships, collaboration, and relationships between governments, Indigenous Nations, and community stakeholders.

Youth Award

Recognizes a youth or group (ages 12-18 at the time of nomination) for exceptional leadership, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, and community involvement that benefit the region.

Nomination Details:

·         Nominations close Jan. 4, 2027.

·         Nominees must have lived in Wood Buffalo for at least 12 consecutive months. (For all eligibility requirements, review the Citizen Recognition Program Policy)

·         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.

·         Printed copies of the nomination form will also 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.