Civic Recognition Program
The Civic Recognition Program gives the Mayor and Members of Council an opportunity to recognize the efforts and achievements of Mississauga residents and volunteers.
You can nominate eligible individuals, community groups, organizations or businesses for a Civic Recognition Award.
Nominations are reviewed on a first-come, first serve basis throughout the year.
How to nominate for the Civic Recognition Program
Fill out the Civic Recognition Nomination Form
Email the completed form to civicrecognition.program@mississauga.ca or mail it to:
Supervisor, Employee Communications and Events
City of Mississauga
Communications Division, 8th Floor
300 City Centre Drive
Mississauga, Ontario L5B 3C1
Eligibility for individual nomination
You can nominate an individual who has demonstrated a high level of achievement in athletics, sports, arts or academics, or whose actions have improved the City.
To be eligible, the individual must meet at least one of these requirements:
Was living in Mississauga at the time of their achievement
Their actions or work directly served Mississauga and its residents
The majority of their education or training in their area of achievement took place in Mississauga
Eligibility for a community group, organization or business nomination
You can nominate a group, organization or business that’s helped serve the City of Mississauga if the:
Community groups and organizations primarily serve residents of Mississauga and the majority of their members are Mississauga residents
Businesses operate in Mississauga
Types of Civic Recognition Awards
There are four different awards that are available for Civic Recognition.
Certificate of Recognition
The Certificate of Recognition is awarded to:
Individuals or groups who have had an impact at the local, regional or provincial level through volunteering, exemplary actions, achievements and victories
Recognize significant milestones of individuals and organizations such as 50th wedding anniversaries, 90th birthdays, 10 year business anniversaries and official business openings
Council considers nominations for this award on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
The Certificate of Recognition is presented by the Mayor or a Member of Council at an event or awards ceremony organized by the nominating group or person. If there’s no event, the certificate can be picked up in person or mailed to you.
Civic Award of Recognition
The Civic Award of Recognition recognizes:
Groups or individuals who have volunteered in their communities for ten or more years
Individuals, businesses or community groups who have worked towards removing barriers for people with disabilities
Individuals with national or international achievements in arts, sports or academia
Youth ages 14 to 24 who volunteer for more than 100 hours in community and civic activities
The City hosts a special ceremony once a year where the Mayor presents the awards.
Civic Award of Merit
The Civic Award of Merit is one of the highest forms of recognition that an individual can receive from the City of Mississauga. This award recognizes individuals whose achievements have made a major impact nationally or internationally. Only City Council can nominate someone for the Civic Award of Merit.
Previous Civic Awards of Merit have been presented to Silken Laumann in 1992 and Oscar Peterson in 2003.
Civic Philanthropy Award
Two Civic Philanthropy awards are presented every year to individuals who’ve demonstrated an outstanding commitment and dedication to the City for a minimum of 25 years. Organizations are not eligible for the Civic Philanthropy Award.
