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2. Arts & Culture Award: awarded to an individual who has contributed to the
development, support, preservation or promotion of culture, music, visual,
performing or literary arts.
3. Environment Award: awarded to an individual who has contributed to the
protection, preservation, beautification, awareness and/or promotion of our local
environment.
4. Good Neighbour Awards: awarded to Lambton Shores residents for their
outstanding efforts and actions that have enhanced or improved our community. A
maximum of three individuals per ward may be awarded each year.
5. Heritage Award: awarded to an individual who has contributed to heritage
preservation, architectural conservation, research and/or interpretation of local
heritage.
6. Sports and Recreation Award: awarded to an individual who has contributed to the
promotion, development and/or support of recreation and/or sport in the community.
7. Lambton Shores Civic Awards (adult 26 and over, youth 25 and younger):
recognizes two individuals who have made an outstanding voluntary contribution to
the well-being of our community over a number of years. This award recognizes
local champions who build communities and show us all what can be achieved with
passion and determination.
Each of these categories recognizes one individual in the Municipality that has provided
an excellent example of volunteerism, with the exception of the civic awards (2
recipients) and the good neighbour awards (up to 3 recipients per ward).
In order to be eligible for an award, the nominee must either live, own a business or
attend school in the Municipality of Lambton Shores. Nominees who do not live in the
Municipality but make a significant contribution to a Lambton Shores volunteer
organization may also be considered for an award. Lambton Shores Council and staff
will not be eligible for volunteer awards.
Nominations will be accepted from the community at large and must be submitted on an
official nomination form. Forms will be available on the municipal website and in each
of the municipal offices. Nominators may also submit supporting documents such as
newspaper articles and letters of reference. All forms and documents must be
submitted to the Community Services Department by August 17, 2012 for consideration.
As outlined in the policy, it is recommended that for the inaugural year of the program a
selection committee is appointed by Council. A common practice with other programs is
for Council to choose members already participating in Council appointed committees
such as the Committee of Adjustment and the Accessibility Committee. It is further
recommended that a staff member be selected for this committee; however the staff
member would be a non-voting participant. In subsequent years, the selection
committee will be comprised of previous year’s winners and one staff member.
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