Know someone who deserves an award? City wants to hear

Do you know someone in Sault Ste. Marie you'd like to nominate for an award?

Nominations for several city awards for 2024 are now being accepted by the City’s Clerk’s office, according to a news release.

The city shared the following short descriptions to the awards and links for more info:

Community Development Award

Recognizes exceptional community development projects. City Council presents this award to a local business or organization with the goal of highlighting innovative ideas and inspiring others to meet the standards set by successful projects.

Community Recognition Award

Presented to the recipient for activities which are particularly outstanding or innovative, or which have demonstrated long-term commitment to culture as defined in the Cultural Policy for Sault Ste. Marie. This is awarded by the City of Sault Ste. Marie upon recommendation of the Cultural Vitality Committee.

Municipal Heritage Award

Recognizes contributions to the preservation, restoration and enhancement of the City's Heritage Resources as defined in the Cultural Policy for the City of Sault Ste. Marie. Nominations are considered from the community and from the Sault Ste. Marie Municipal Heritage Committee. An individual group or organization may be nominated providing an excellent opportunity to reward local achievement in heritage preservation, restoration, and enhancement.

Sports Hall of Fame Award

Recognizes exceptional achievements in the athletic community. Athletes, coaches, builders and teams are honoured for their accomplishments and the recognition they have brought to Sault Ste. Marie through sport.

Walk of Fame Award

Recognizes individuals or groups for outstanding athletic, cultural, academic, or humanitarian achievement.

For more information about the awards, processes and to access the nomination form, you can visit www.saultstemarie.ca/awards or contact the Clerk's office by phone at 705-759-5388, or by email at cityclerk@cityssm.on.ca. 

Deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. April 26. An awards reception recognizing the achievements of the winners will take place in the fall, the city said.