Awards and Certificates

The Township provides certificates signed by the Mayor for significant birthdays and wedding anniversaries. To request a certificate, complete the Request for Special Event Certificate and submit it to the Mayor's Office.

Prime Minister

On request, the Prime Minister sends congratulatory certificates to Canadians celebrating significant wedding anniversaries (25th wedding anniversary and up at 5 year intervals) and birthdays (from age 65 and up). You can request a greeting from the Prime Minister here. 

Premier of Ontario

On request, the Premier sends congratulatory certificates to Ontarians to recognize significant birthdays (80 years or more) and wedding anniversaries (40 years or more) or retirement ( 25 years or more). See the Office of the Premier of Ontario website for instructions.

Governor General and His Majesty the King

You may also request birthday or anniversary messages from the Governor General and His Majesty the King. The Governor General sends messages to Canadians celebrating a 90th birthday or more, and to Canadian Couples celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary or more. His Majesty King Charles III sends messages to Canadians celebrating a 100th birthday or more, and to Canadian couples celebrating a 60th wedding anniversary or more.  To receive a message from His Majesty The King, please provide proof of birth or marriage. Messages from His Majesty are mailed two weeks prior to the anniversary date. There are notice requirements, so make sure you order them in advance of the celebration.

Other Awards

Help recognize outstanding contributions by nominating community groups or individuals for one of the following awards.

Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

The Ontario Volunteer Service Awards honour the thousands of people who generously contribute their time as volunteers across Ontario. These awards are an important way to recognize volunteers who have provided service over many years. Nomination deadline: January 25 of each year.

Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers

The Ontario Medal for Young Volunteers recognizes the outstanding achievements of youth volunteers across the province. By honouring outstanding contributions made by youth volunteers, this award recognizes exceptional young people as role models. Many of our youth volunteers are future leaders. Up to 10 recipients are chosen each year. Nomination deadline: January 31 each year

The Order of Ontario

The Order of Ontario is the Province's highest honour. It recognizes Ontarians who have made an outstanding contribution to society in Ontario and around the world. Past recipients have contributed to education, the arts, community and public service, science and medicine, citizenship and multi-culturalism, business, sports and many other fields. Those who are invested into the Order of Ontario are considered an example of excellence to all Ontarians. Nomination deadline: March 16 of each year. If March 16 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5 pm the following business day.

Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence

The Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence was created to recognize and foster the spirit of innovation that thrives n Ontario's agricultural sector. It encouraged the development of rural communications farms, agri-food processors and agri-food organizations by adding value to existing products, creating jobs and driving economic growth. Nomination deadline: April 10 of each year.

Lincoln M. Alexander Inclusion Award

Since 1993, The Lincoln M. Alexander Award has recognized young people who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in eliminating racial discriminating. Each year, three young people, between the ages of 16 and 25, receive an award of $5,000 each and a framed scroll. Nomination deadline: May 31 each year. If May 31 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5:00 pm the following business day.

Senior of the Year Award

Recipients of the Ontario Senior of the Year Award are people who have made Ontario communities better places to live. Recipients must be over 65 Ontario old. Only municipalities can nominate seniors for this award. Information about nominations is provided each year to about 200 municipalities in Ontario. Nomination deadline: April 30 of each year. If April 30 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5:00 pm the following business day.

The Ontario Senior Achievement Award

The Ontario Senior Achievement Award program celebrates the significant voluntary and professional accomplishments and contributions made by Ontarians over the age of 65. The Minister Responsible for Seniors will join the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario in presenting the awards in a ceremony at Queen's Park. Nomination deadline: June 15 of each year. If June 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5:00 pm the following business day.

The Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship

Established in 1973, the Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship honours Ontarians who, through exceptional, term efforts, have made outstanding contributions to life in their communities. Nominations may be submitted online by visiting the website, or download the PDF format from the website and submit by mail. Nomination deadline: July 17 each year. If July 17 falls on a weekend or a holiday, nominations are accepted until 5:00 pm the following business day.

The Ontario Heritage Trust Recognition Program 

The Ontario Heritage Trust Recognition Program recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions made to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage. Nomination deadline: September 30.

June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism

The June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism recognizes individuals and groups who have made an exceptional contribution to voluntarism in Ontario. Nomination deadline: December 5 of each year. If December 5 falls on a weekend or holiday, nominations are accepted until 5 pm the following business day.