'Pay It Forward’ and Nominate a Deserving Volunteer

Cobourg, ON (January 13, 2025) – The Town of Cobourg’s Civic Awards Committee is now open for nominations for the 22nd Annual Civic Awards to recognize local residents who have helped benefit the community through outstanding volunteerism and community involvement.

Residents are encouraged to 'pay it forward' by nominating a deserving individual to be recognized for their volunteerism within the community. The nomination form and awards category information can be found at www.Cobourg.ca/Civic-Awards.

There are two levels of Awards: The Major Awards for those who have volunteered for five years or more and have varied volunteer experience and the Distinguished Awards for those who have volunteered for a minimum of one year in the community.  

This year, the Civic Awards will honour the successful recipients on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, during National Volunteer Week in the Concert Hall at Victoria Hall at 7 p.m.

“Volunteers, by their very nature, do not seek the limelight. They are happy to work in the background assisting organizations and individuals in need. They consider the greater good of others and are giving of their own time,” said Mayor Lucas Cleveland. “This is why our Civic Awards Event is so important to me and in my opinion the Town’s feel-good event of the year.”

The Civic Awards Event theme this year is “Pay it Forward” and to that end the Committee is delighted that Graham Beer, a past Civic Award recipient, will host the event. Graham is the founder and Executive Producer of Cobourg Media, and his interview roster includes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premiers Doug Ford and Kathleen Wynne, Olympians Clara Hughes and Hayley Wickenheiser, Sportscaster Ron MacLean, and many others. Graham has a great charitable spirit and gives back to several organizations, raising over $100,000 for his community.

How to Nominate:

1. Review the award categories and select the most appropriate category.
2. Complete the online nomination form.
3. Include all required information and supporting documentation, if applicable.
4. Submit the nomination form and any supporting documentation by Friday, February, 21, 2025.

The Civic Awards Committee would like to thank the generous support of local sponsors, including Frank Bouwmans Cabinetry, Lakefront Utilities, Star-Metroland, RBC Wealth Management, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 133, the Lions Club of Cobourg, the Rotary Club of Cobourg and our new sponsor Northumberland 89.7 FM.

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