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Civic and Youth Awards

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The City of Pembroke is proud to recognize and celebrate leadership, personal civic commitment, and engagement in several aspects of the community. The Civic and Youth Awards honour members of the community who demonstrate outstanding civic accomplishments.

2023 Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2023 awards. Submit a nomination today to honour a member of the community with a Civic Award or Youth Award. Physical applications are available at the Parks and Recreation office located in the PMC and online applications are available below.

Civic Awards Nomination Form

Youth Awards Nomination Form

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.

Youth Awards

The City of Pembroke also recognizes youth in our community who have demonstrated leadership and personal civic commitment. Each recipient is rewarded with a $300 bursary and a Certificate of Merit.

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.

Committee

The committee is composed of volunteers residing within the City of Pembroke who demonstrate a strong commitment to volunteerism.

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