The City of Prince George recognises residents who work hard and donate their time to improve their local communities through several awards. Residents may nominate community members whose efforts are making a difference for some of the following citations.
Access Award of Merit
The highest honour granted by the City of Prince George, the Access Award of Merit is presented to individuals, groups, or businesses that have made a significant contribution toward a barrier-free community that is both universally accessible and inclusive.
Past recipients include:
- 2018 - Spinal Cord Injury BC
- 2016 - Tabor Mountain Recreation Society
- 2015 - AiMHi Infinite Employment Solutions
- 2014 - Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
- 2013 - Caledonia Ramblers
The nomination period for the 2019 Access Award of Merit is now closed.
Freedom of the City Award
The highest award City Council can bestow on an individual that recognises exceptional merit and contribution.
Past recipients include:
- Don Bassermann
- Cliff Dezell
- Shirley Gratton
- Anne Martin
- Colin Kinsley
- John Backhouse
- Garvin Dezell
- Carrie Jane Gray
- Harold Moffat
- Rocky Mountain Rangers-Royal Canadian Army Cadets Corps
- Pastor Lance Morgan
- Ted Williams
- Chief Justice Wilson
- Peter Wilson
Heritage Awards
The Prince George Heritage Commission sponsors the Heritage Places Award and the Prince George Regional Heritage Fair's "Creative Spirit Award". These annual wards recognise and encourage heritage contributions to the local community.
Heritage Places Award
This annual award recognises places that are significant to the history, growth, and identity of Prince George.
Past recipients include:
- 2018: The Taylor House (1872 - 10th Avenue)
- 2017: Federal Government Building (Old Post Office) and the Pitman House
- 2016: Prince George Citizen
- 2015: McInnis Lighting
- 2014: Sacred Heart Cathedral
- 2013: Crescents Neighbourhood
- 2012: Sacred Heart School
- 2011: Prince George Agricultural and Historical Association (PGX) and the Munro-Moffat House
To nominate a location:
Creative Spirit Award
The Creative Spirit Award recognises student initiative in interpreting and sharing heritage concepts in unique and exciting ways. The honour is presented at the Prince George Heritage Fair.
Certificate of Project Recognition
Each year the Advisory Committee on Development Design reviews development permit projects on which it has received a proposal and presentation. The Committee considers which project(s) to recommend for the annual Certificate in Project Recognition. Quality of submission, presentation by the developer in terms of aesthetics, accessibility, climate-sensitive design, landscaping and crime prevention through environmental design are taken into consideration.
Past recipients include:
2018
- 1811 Spruce Street
- 1395 5th Avenue
2016
- Riverbend Seniors Development
- CrossRoads Brewing
2015
- Phases 4 and 5 of the Magnolia Gardens housing project at 20th and Queensway
Community Acts of Kindness
This award recognises individuals and groups whose actions have made a positive difference in the local community. From small gestures to big actions to modelling community spirit, improving neighbourhood safety or civic beautification, the Community Acts of Kindness Award honours those who play a role in enhancing Prince George.
Volunteer Awards
The following honours are presented by the City to recognise individuals who donate time, energy, and ideas to the betterment of the community.
Recreation & Culture Award of Merit
This annual award is given to individuals in the community who have made an outstanding contribution to recreation, sport, culture, visual arts, and performing arts for a minimum of five (5) years.
Past recipients include:
2018
- Zelda Craig
- Tianna Dulmage
- Bernadette Kipping
- Randy Seabrook
- Amanda Tarry
- Dan Watt
2017
- June Berreth
- Greg Pocock
- Keith Sullivan
- Yiqun (Ian) Yang
2016
- Allan Thorp
- Nowell Senior
- Neil Taylor
Community Service Award
The annual Community Service Award honours individuals in the community who have made an outstanding contribution to a community service - in one area - for a minimum of five (5) years.
Past recipients include:
2018
- Terry Bryden
- Suhkpreet Buttar
- Valerie Giles
- Brenda Pearson
- Marianne Sprague
2017
2016
- Marcelle Carr
- Don Homan
- Trelle Morrow
2015
- Patricia Culham
- Kristi Francis
- John Nieson
- Bart Vanderlinde
2014
- Dr. Moustafa Mohamed
- Marion Idiens
2013
- Lucille McClung
- Sharifa Zad-Mohamed
- Donna Lindsay
- Sandra Goodkey
- Dr. Si Transken
- David Halikowski
- Joyce Bickford
2012
- Shawn Bellamy
- Reverend David Wood
- Helen Schwartz
- Manpreet Kaur Sidhu
- Glenda Nelson
- Monika Lapointe
Outstanding Volunteer Award
This annual award is given individuals in the community who have made a significant contribution to numerous recreation and/or community service areas for a minimum of 15 years.
Past recipients include:
2018
- Jeff Elder
- Sue Judge
- Gerry van Caeseele
2017
- Robin Norman
- Tamara Sweet
- John Vogt
2016
2015
2014
2013
- Kathy Nadalin
- Barbara Harkins
2012
- Anne Pousette
- Terry Robertson
Community Champion Award
The Community Champion Award honours individuals who have inspired people to take positive action through volunteerism. The 2018 award will focus on exceptional volunteerism related to the 2017 Wildfire Evacuations in Prince George.
Past recipients include:
2018
- Chelsea Wallach
- Steve Williams
2017
- Andrew Ardell
- Mike Burt
- Jamie Kranrod
Youth of the Year Award
This annual award recognises a 13 to 18 year old young person who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. Nominations must come from the community and the school.
Past recipients include:
- 2018: Sarah Ash
- 2017: Lila Mansour
- 2016: Daniel O'Reilly
- 2015: Emily O'Reilly
- 2014: Jesmeen Deo
- 2013: Fei Ge
- 2012: Gurbind Deo
- 2011: Ashley Schmeisser
- 2010: Sufey Chen
- 2009: Manpreet kaur Sidhu
- 2008: Janine Reilander
- 2007: Gurkirat (Kerry) Kandola
- 2006: Tom tang
- 2005: Tina Sidorov
- 2004: Sara Kuric
- 2003: Jennifer Sharp
- 2002: Derrick Williams
- 2001: Colette Vine
- 2000: Alex Thompson
- 1999: Tim Bennett
- 1998: Eric Charest
- 1998: Nichole Ross
- 1997: Archie McLean