Nominations are now open for the 2024 Civic Awards – nominate a deserving candidate today

Help us recognize people, organizations, and businesses that give their time and energy to make Port Moody a better place – nominate a deserving candidate today for a 2024 Civic Award. Visit portmoody.ca/civicawards for nomination criteria and online nomination forms. Paper application forms are available at City Hall (100 Newport Drive) and the Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Road). 

“The Civic Awards program is an opportunity for the City to recognize and thank the people in our community who create positive change and contribute in ways that improve the lives of others and the city as a whole,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti. “If you know someone who is making a difference, I encourage you to nominate that person for a Civic Award today.” 

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, September 20, 2024 in these six categories:

• Peter Hulbert Accessibility Award honours an individual or group that has contributed to the removal of barriers for individuals with accessibility needs or the promotion of inclusivity – i.e. welcoming all people to participate in all aspects of community life – in Port Moody;
• Arts Award celebrates an individual, organization, or business that significantly contributes to, and participates in, the artistic and/or cultural life of Port Moody;
• Climate Action Award recognizes individuals, community groups, schools, organizations, and businesses who advance the goals and objectives of the City’s Climate Action Plan;
• Environmental Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions that advance environmental preservation, increase awareness, and support climate change action;
• Heritage Award honours an individual, organization, or business that advances heritage conservation in Port Moody through special initiatives or projects that preserve, rehabilitate, restore, or create awareness of a cultural resource; and
• Sports Award (Adult) recognizes exceptional contributions that have furthered the growth, reputation, and/or character of sport through sport administration, coaching, officiating, and participation – please note the City will seek nominations for the Sports Award (Youth) between January and April 2025. 

The Civic Awards are presented every two years to deserving people, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community. Civic committees review nominations and forward recommendations to Council for consideration and final decision. The winners of the 2024 Civic Awards will be announced in January 2025.