Each year, we recognize residents of the City of Peterborough who've made a difference in the community through arts, culture, sports and volunteering. We are currently accepting nominations for the 2024 Youth Volunteer of the Year award and the 2024 Holnbeck Award. Nominations close on August 8th, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.
Nomination Checklist
Complete the Nomination Form linked below.
Include information regarding the individual or detailed outline of the organization. Depending on the application, you may also need to include a letter of verification from a recognized representative of the organization or group.
Include two Letters of Support for the nomination, where possible.
Nominees must be a resident/property owner in the City of Peterborough. People who do not live in the City will be recognized only if they are part of a City of Peterborough team or group receiving an award.
Holnbeck Award nominee(s) may be residents of the City or County of Peterborough.
Nominees must be volunteers. Professionals may be nominated for the volunteer work they undertake in their field.
A person may be nominated in more than one category. However, a nominated individual will only be recognized once within a year, and cannot receive an award in the same category for three years.
Selection Process
The Citizen Appointment Selection Committee reviews the applications and recommends winners to Council. Decisions are made in a Closed Session meeting to keep the results confidential before the awards are presented.
Sponsors
Sponsors provided funding for the following trophies:
Peterborough This Week – Junior Athlete of the Year
Steve Casey Trophy – Adult Athlete of the Year
Chex TV – Adult Athlete of the Year
Austin Trophies – Youth Volunteer of the Year
Cogeco/YourTV – Volunteer of the Year
Peterborough Examiner – Lifetime Achievement Award
Recipients
Community Betterment
Peterborough Police Auxiliary
Myles Conner
Irish Millie
Jennifer and Braden Glasbergen
Marie Gulliver
Dave Rumball
Peterborough Lions Club
Cultural Betterment
Sebastian Johnston-Lindsay
Tina Avlonitis
Environmental Stewardship Award
Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group
Holnbeck Award
John McNutt
Athletic Award of Merit
Holy Cross Secondary School Girls Hockey Team
Chelsea Burton
Kenner Senior Boys Basketball Team
MacKenna Hancock
Junior Athlete of the Year
Alexis Jenkins
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Titus Ngouepo
Volunteer of the Year
Greg McLeod
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ron Cambridge
Community Betterment
Mitch Champagne
Heather Hedges
Guye Vondette
Cultural Betterment
Peterborough Musicfest Volunteers
Holnbeck Award
Eric Thornley
Athletic Award of Merit
Toula Pappas
Junior Athlete of the Year
Phoenix Walker
Senior Athlete of the Year
Ab Doyle
Volunteer of the Year
Community Care: Meals on Wheels Volunteers
Lifetime Achievement Award
Roy Wood
“Congratulations to the citizens being recognized for their outstanding contributions to Peterborough in 2021. While we wish we could be together to celebrate the recipients of the Civic Awards, this video tribute is meant to show our appreciation for all that they have done to make Peterborough a special place,” said Mayor Diane Therrien. "The tireless work and dedication of this year’s award winners continue to make our community proud."
The video presentation starts with an introduction from Mayor Diane Therrien, followed by a poem, “Bluebird”, by the City’s Poet, Laureate Sarah Lewis. All City Councillors are featured, providing remarks and tributes about the award recipients.
Nominations for the annual Civic awards were received in 2022 for achievements in 2021.
To reduce the spread of COVID-19, a video celebrating the contributions of the winners was presented to publicly recognize the recipients as an alternative to an in-person event.
Recipients have also been presented with Civic Award certificates signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk to thank them for their contributions to the community.
The City of Peterborough appreciates and recognizes the remarkable residents and volunteers in 2021 with nine awards presented to individuals and groups who made significant contributions to the community.
“Congratulations to all of the citizens being recognized for their outstanding contributions to Peterborough in 2019. While we wish we could be together to celebrate the outstanding recipients of the 2019 Civic Awards, this video tribute is meant to show our appreciation for all that they have done to make Peterborough a special place,” said Mayor Diane Therrien.
Nominations for the annual Civic awards were received in 2020 for achievements in 2019. As an alternative to an in-person event due to COVID-19 restrictions, Council approved a video celebrating the contributions of our winners, which was made available to the public on Thursday, January 20, 2022.
The City of Peterborough appreciates and recognizes the contributions of our remarkable residents and volunteers in 2019. There were 33 awards presented to individuals and groups who made significant contributions to the community. The winners have received a certificate signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and winners of the special trophies also have their names engraved on the trophy.
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