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Picture of the civic and youth awards. Each recipient receives a Portage Sundial Monument Award.

Civic and Youth Awards

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The City of Pembroke is proud to recognize and celebrate leadership, civic commitment, and engagement in civic life, volunteerism, and other aspects that contribute to a strong, vibrant community. The Civic and Youth Awards honour individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions and accomplishments that help shape the City of Pembroke. These individuals serve as inspiring examples of dedication, compassion, and community spirit.

The 2025 Civic and Youth Awards have come to an end.
Thank you to all those who participated and congratulations to our recipients!

2025 Civic & Youth Award Recipients

Civic Award Recipients (8 recipients)Youth Award Recipients (8 Recipients)

Arts and Culture: Joanna Els

Civic Pride:  The Pembroke Horticultural Society

Community Service: Nicole Shaw

Community Service: Friends of the Pembroke Public Library

Good Samaritan: Kim Stacey 

Outstanding Senior: John Kilborn 

Spirit of Sport: Phil Bennett

Spirit of Sport: Ron Moss

Arts and Literature: Jayne Reid 

Arts and Literature: Stella Ziegler

Community Contributions: Angela Kacou

Community Contributions: Lilly Spencer

Leadership: Carson Day 

Leadership: Suzie Sanderson

Young Athlete: Adriana Silver

Young Athlete: James Harrington

Photo Gallery: Youth Award 2025 will appear here on the public site.

Civic Awards

The City of Pembroke Civic Awards celebrate the dedication and impact of passionate volunteers who help shape our community. Recipients in each of the six categories are honoured with the iconic Pembroke Sundial Trophy at the annual Civic and Youth Awards — a symbol of how their contributions are as essential and timeless as the act of telling time itself. 

Civic Award Categories

Civic Pride

Presented to an individual or group for showing leadership in fundraising and promoting the wellness of others. The fundraising must be a benefit to residents while promoting a leadership role in fundraising and encouraging other groups within the city.

Arts and Culture

Presented to an individual or group demonstrating exceptional achievement in the arts (dance, writing, singing, music, public speaking, etc.). Consideration is given to the accomplishment in various areas or promotion of arts and culture within the city.

Good Samaritan

Presented to an individual or group having concern for or helping to improve the happiness and welfare of others within the city. Consideration will be given to type and nature of support, length of time, and how many individuals were benefited within the city.

Community Service

Presented to an individual or group that has demonstrated outstanding volunteerism within the community. Consideration will be given to the length of service, contribution, leadership, impact on the community in making Pembroke a better place to live, and passion about protecting/conserving the environment/involvement with an environmental project within the city.

Outstanding Senior

Presented to an individual that must be at least 65 years of age and have made the City of Pembroke a better place to live. The contribution can be in many different fields such as the arts, literature, community service, volunteerism, education, fitness and sport, or humanitarian activities.

Spirit of Sport

Presented to an individual or group that demonstrates the love of the game, such as a fan, coach, or volunteer.

 Civic Award Eligibility
Nominees must be a resident of the City of Pembroke, a ratepayer of the City of Pembroke or a volunteer group operating within the City of Pembroke. The Civic Awards Committee may choose to honour non-City of Pembroke residents with strong ties to volunteerism in our City.

As much as we appreciate what they do for the community, For-Profit organizations will not be considered for the Civic Awards.

Nominators and nominees cannot be members of the same household.

How to Nominate Someone for the Civic Awards

Anyone can nominate an individual(s) for the Civic Awards, provided they aren't living in the same household. 


Nominations can be submitted through our online form, or by obtaining a paper/digital copy. 

 

Our Online Form can be accessed by clicking here.

 

Paper Copies are available at the Parks & Recreation Office in the Pembroke Memorial Centre (393 Pembroke Street West)

 

Digital Copies can be obtained by emailing recreation@pembroke.ca, Attention: Claudia Gadinger, Recreation Programmer

Youth Awards

The City of Pembroke is also proud to recognize youth in our community who demonstrate leadership, civic commitment, and a dedication to making a positive impact. Through the Youth Awards, these outstanding young individuals are celebrated for their contributions and presented with a $300 bursary and a Certificate of Merit at the Annual Civic & Youth Awards Ceremony.

 Youth Award Categories

Personal Courage

A role model for others and a person who maintains high ethical standards in difficult situations. Someone who might disregard their own personal safety or comfort to help another.

Arts & Literature

Enriching others through creativity, skills, and originality in such activities as music, dance, acting, and the visual arts.

Leadership

Demonstrating leadership, marked determination, creativity and a degree of achievement.

Young Athletes

It does not have to be the first person across the finish line or the gold medalist, rather the recipient of the award will demonstrate skills, devotion, sportsmanship, and class under pressure.

Community Contributions

Improving the community through action, education, and service. It may be the young advocate or volunteer that goes the distance to make the world a better place. This is also about citizenship, inspiration, diversity, and leadership.

Youth Award Eligibility

In order to be eligible, a nominee must be a resident of the City of Pembroke or a dependent of a ratepayer of the City of Pembroke and must be 19 years of age or under as of May 31, 2025.  Nominations can come from teachers, friends, social/community workers and others.

Nominators and nominees cannot be members of the same household.

Organizations and individuals may nominate more than one young person.

How to Nominate Someone for the Youth Awards
Anyone can nominate an individual(s) for the Youth Awards, provided they aren't living in the same household. 


Nominations can be submitted through our online form, or by obtaining a paper/digital copy. 

 

Our Online Form can be accessed by clicking here.

 

Paper Copies are available at the Parks & Recreation Office in the Pembroke Memorial Centre (393 Pembroke Street West)

 

Digital Copies can be obtained by emailing recreation@pembroke.ca, Attention: Claudia Gadinger, Recreation Programmer

Selection Committee

The committee is composed of dedicated volunteers who reside within the City of Pembroke and exemplify a deep commitment to community service, civic engagement, and the spirit of volunteerism. Their passion and insight help ensure the awards reflect the values and heart of our community.

2025 Civic & Youth Award Recipients

Civic Award Recipients (8 recipients)Youth Award Recipients (8 Recipients)

Arts and Culture: Joanna Els

Civic Pride:  The Pembroke Horticultural Society

Community Service: Nicole Shaw

Community Service: Friends of the Pembroke Public Library

Good Samaritan: Kim Stacey 

Outstanding Senior: John Kilborn 

Spirit of Sport: Phil Bennett

Spirit of Sport: Ron Moss

Arts and Literature: Jayne Reid 

Arts and Literature: Stella Ziegler

Community Contributions: Angela Kacou

Community Contributions: Lilly Spencer

Leadership: Carson Day 

Leadership: Suzie Sanderson

Young Athlete: Adriana Silver

Young Athlete: James Harrington

 

2024 Civic & Youth Award Recipients

Civic Award Recipients (6 Recipients)Youth Award Recipients (10 Recipients)

Arts and Culture: Karthi Rajamani

Civic Pride: Diane Gagne 

Community Service: Melissa Robinson 

Good Samaritan: Jason Costello 

Outstanding Senior: Roméo Levasseur 

Spirit of Sport: Doug Malliff 

Spirit of Sport: Dennis Stewart

Personal Courage: Kurtis Van Santen

Arts and Literature: Kate MacGregor 

Arts and Literature: Luke McLaughlin

Community Contributions: Allyson Petit

Community Contributions: Saige Laroque

Leadership: Julien Dubois 

Leadership: Ella Noble

Young Athletes 1: Laurelle Hickson 

Young Athletes 2: Summér Cote-Clemens

Young Athletes 3: Mathieu Pellerin

2023 Civic & Youth Award Recipients

Civic Award Recipients (5 Recipients)Youth Award Recipients (8 Recipients)

Arts and Culture: Luc Fleurant

Civic Pride: Rodney Stewart 

Community Service: Charles Chappell 

Good Samaritan: Jocelyn Green  

Spirit of Sport: Bernadette Demong 

Personal Courage: Izabel Deschamps

Arts and Literature: Ash Sullivan

Arts and Literature: Sierra Levesque

Community Contributions: Maggie Davidson

Leadership: Kendra Roberts 

Leadership: Teagan Downey

Young Athletes: Audrey Sullivan 

Young Athletes: Nicole Duff

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