Thunder Bay thrives because of the very special contributions and accomplishments of community champions. Citizens can be recognized monthly for outstanding achievement.

Monthly Awards - Citizens of Outstanding Achievement

These awards are presented to individuals, teams or organizations for outstanding achievement and contribution to the City of Thunder Bay. Monthly award recipients have received provincial, national, or international recognition for their achievement. When providing a nomination it is the responsibility of the individual, team or organization to submit full documentation regarding the level of achievement.

*Please note that self-nominations and nominations of family members will NOT be accepted.

Monthly Nomination Form

Annual Awards - Citizens of Exceptional Achievement

The Citizens of Exceptional Achievement Annual Award nominations are now closed, thank you for your submissions!

Nominations for 2025 are now closed!

A Special Committee of the Whole meeting shall be held annually at City Hall to recognize volunteers in the following categories:

Good Citizen Award

This award is presented to an individual who has made outstanding volunteer contributions in Thunder Bay for a minimum of five years. Groups and organizations may receive this recognition for 10, 25 and 50 years of service and every 10 year increment thereafter.

Spirit of Thunder Bay Award

This special award recognizes an individual who has volunteered time toward improving and enriching the community of Thunder Bay. This is an individual who has shown extraordinary leadership, innovation and meaningful voluntary contributions, and has a minimum of 15 years of cumulative volunteer experience in Thunder Bay.

Youth Award

This award is presented to an individual, up to the age of 21 years, who, for a minimum of two years, has increased the profile of youth in Thunder Bay through volunteer contributions that enrich quality of life in the community. Volunteer service must be outside the mandated 40 hours.

Selection Committee

The Selection Committee is comprised of appointed community members representing the various award categories.

Past Winners

More Information:

For more information regarding the Monthly Citizens of Outstanding Achievement awards please contact Lori Wiitala, Committee Clerk and Legislative Specialist at 625-2971 or by email  Lori.Wiitala@thunderbay.ca

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