Civic Recognition Award
Individuals and teams who have achieved accomplishments at a competitive level in various categories.
Volunteer Recognition Awards
Nominations
Nominate someone for the 2024 edition of the program.
If you need assistance, please send us an email or call Recreation & Culture at 905-356-7521 ext.3341.
2023 Volunteer Award Recipients
Visit our Volunteer Award Recipients page to find out who was honoured.
About the Volunteer Recognition Awards
The Annual Volunteer Recognition Program provides an excellent opportunity to honour and recognize the many outstanding volunteers in our community. Community organizations are invited to recognize one Individual Volunteer and one Corporate Sponsor each year.
In addition, anyone may nominate individuals (or organizations) to receive one of our Special Awards.
Nominations are accepted year round, online for Corporate Sponsors and Individual Volunteers, and for our Special Awards (Senior Volunteer of the Year, Youth Volunteer of the Year, Environment, Civic Pride, George MacPhail, Stamford Alumni Association Award in Memory of Barbara Frum).
Stamford Collegiate Alumni Association Award in Memory of Barbara Frum
This award is presented to an individual or organization that has enhanced the quality of our lives by virtue of their outstanding contribution to fostering and developing Arts and Cultural opportunities in Niagara Falls. Barbara Frum was a well-known and respected journalist, interviewer, and commentator in print, radio, and television.
Civic Pride Award
This award is presented to those residents who demonstrate a true commitment to our community and help make the City a nicer, cleaner place in which to live, by making a difference to the daily lives of those who live in Niagara Falls.
Environment Award
This award is presented to those citizens, groups, businesses, industry or organizations residing or working in the City of Niagara Falls who have significantly contributed to the protection or enhancement of the City's environment.
George MacPhail Award
This award is presented to an individual or organization that has displayed an outstanding volunteer contribution to recreation for the citizens of Niagara Falls. It is made in memory of George MacPhail, a former Niagara Falls elementary school vice principal and a long-time, dedicated member of the City of Niagara Falls Recreation Committee.
Senior Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is presented to a senior resident, 60 years of age or older, who demonstrates a true commitment to our community through volunteer work. The service they provide goes well above and beyond and makes a significant impact on the community.
Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is presented to a youth resident, 21 years of age or younger, who demonstrates a true commitment to our community through volunteer work. Their service goes well above and beyond any volunteer service required by their school.
In addition, BeNF Awards are presented each year by the Mayor's Office. The BeNF Award recognizes people who are proud to be a part of the fabric that makes up Niagara Falls and give back in a generous way to fellow residents. The Doug Austin Award is presented each year by The Niagara Falls Review.
2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony
The 2024 edition of the Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony will happen on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the Niagara Falls Exchange, located at 5943 Sylvia Place in Niagara Falls (off of Main Street). The event will start with a complimentary hors d'ouvres welcome reception at 6:00 pm (cash bar), followed by the awards ceremony at 6:30pm. The event will conclude at 8:00 pm. Award recipients will be contacted by email to inform them of the particulars. Nominating organizations will also be able to bring limited guests to the event.
Local artists who have made a significant contribution to arts and culture in Niagara Falls.
Outstanding, residential Halloween decorations, lighting displays and special effects in Niagara Falls. Free to enter. Prizes awarded by a panel of judges and by popular vote.
Local athletes, teams, builders and sponsors whose achievements and/or support have brought fame to themselves and our community and/or enriched the local sports community.
Outstanding curbside horticultural, landscaping displays (residential and commercial) in Niagara Falls. Recognizing and encouraging city-wide beautification. New themes each year. Prizes awarded by a panel of judges.
