Awards and Recognition

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 awards recognise and encourage heritage contributions to the local community.

The City also maintains a register for heritage properties.

• View the Heritage Register
  

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, contact:

Cheryl Livingstone-Leman
Email: Cheryl.LivingstoneLeman@princegeorge.ca

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.

• Learn more about 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.

• Submit a nomination for the Act of Kindness Award
  

Volunteer Recognition

The City recognises individuals who donate time, energy, and ideas to improve the community during regular Council Meetings and at the Annual Civic Appreciation event. Outstanding volunteers in Prince George are also highlighted on the City's social media channels during Volunteer Appreciation week in April.

Citizens are encouraged to nominate exceptional volunteers throughout the year. There are no specific categories for volunteer recognition, but nominees should have contributed at least five years to the community to be eligible.

For more information, contact:

• Email: mayoradmin@princegeorge.ca
  

Celebrating Success

Mayor and Council recognises exceptional volunteers during the Celebrating Success portion of regular Council Meetings throughout the year. Volunteer recognition will be archived in public records.

Annual Civic Appreciation Event

The Annual Civic Appreciation Event celebrates volunteers and their contributions to the community through volunteerism.

• 2020 Civic Appreciation information coming soon.
  

Youth of the Year Award

The Youth of the Year award recognises outstanding contributions to the community by a 13 to 18-year-old young person. Nominations must come from the community and the nominee's school.

• Information about the 2020 nominations will be posted when available.

Past Volunteer Recognition Recipients