City of Peterborough Employee Honoured with Provincial Award for Distinguished Service in Municipal Information Technology

Peterborough, ON – The City of Peterborough is proud to announce that Jamie Hagg, Manager  Enterprise Technology, has been recognized with the esteemed Regena Lerke Award for Distinguished Service by the Municipal Information Systems Association of Ontario (MISA).  

The Regena Lerke Award recognizes those who demonstrate outstanding service to MISA Ontario, going above and beyond in their support of the organization and its members while embodying the values of integrity, humour and humanity. Recipients are selected by a panel of representatives from municipalities across Ontario.  

With a career spanning 25 years with the City, Jamie has dedicated over two decades to advancing innovation in public sector technology. His longstanding involvement with MISA Ontario includes more than eight years on the Board of Directors, serving in several key roles including Director, Central Region (2017 to 2019), Vice President (2019 to 2021) and President (2021 to 2023). Jamie just completed a two-year term as Past President in June.  

“Over the past eight years, this individual has served on the MISA Ontario Board with consistency, thoughtfulness, and a calm, kind approach to leadership,” MISA stated. “Jamie has been a steady presence-someone who listens carefully, considers all perspectives, and helps guide decisions with clarity and respect.” 

The City of Peterborough extends its sincere congratulations to Jamie on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his continued service and leadership in municipal innovation. 

“This award is a well-deserved recognition of the incredible work and dedication shown over the years. Jamie’s leadership in municipal IT and his commitment to collaboration across Ontario have made a lasting impact, not just here in Peterborough, but across the province. On behalf of Council, I want to thank Jamie for his outstanding service and congratulate him on this remarkable achievement,” said Councillor Andrew Beamer, co-Chair of Finance and Corporate Support Services.