Nominations Still Open for City of Peterborough Civic Awards 

Peterborough, ON – Shine a spotlight on the volunteers, athletes and community champions who made a difference in 2025 by submitting a nomination for the City of Peterborough’s Civic Awards. 

The Civic Awards recognize and honour those who had a positive impact or outstanding achievement in 2025 through sports, arts, culture or volunteer work.   

The deadline to submit a nomination has been extended to Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. 

Individuals and groups can be nominated in the following categories:  

  • Adult Athlete of the Year  

  • Athletic Award of Merit  

  • Community Betterment  

  • Cultural Betterment  

  • Environmental Stewardship  

  • Holnbeck Award  

  • Junior Athlete of the Year  

  • Lifetime Achievement Award  

  • Mayor’s Youth Award  

  • Senior Athlete of the Year  

  • Volunteer of the Year  

  • Youth Volunteer of the Year  

Nominees must be residents and/or property owners in the City of Peterborough. Individuals living outside the City may be recognized if they are part of a city-based group or team receiving an award. Nominees for the Holnbeck Award for accessibility may be residents of either the City or County of Peterborough. All nominees must be volunteers.  

To submit a nomination, visit peterborough.ca/civicawards to complete the form and find information on award categories, the nomination process and past winners. Paper copies of the nomination form are also available from the Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 500 George St. N.