Recognition Night

The Caring Haldimand Award recognizes individuals and organizations who serve the community through efforts and initiatives that support health, social well-being or community welfare.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be an individual, not-for-profit group, or organization.
• The primary volunteer activity/event must have taken place within the past 18 months.
• The nominee must have initiated, organized, or implemented an event or activity supporting health, social or community services.
• The event/activity must have benefitted Haldimand County residents.

The Community Culture Award recognizes individuals and organizations who have demonstrated cultural excellence through an ongoing activity or new project that has enhanced, supported, or celebrated our community’s cultural vibrancy.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be an individual, not-for-profit group, or organization.
• The primary volunteer activity/event must have taken place within the past 18 months.
• The nominee must have promoted a positive image of arts, heritage and culture in Haldimand.
• The event/activity must have made a significant contribution to Haldimand’s cultural landscape through outstanding achievement in any of the fields of literary, visual, media, or performing arts.

The Community Festival or Event Award recognizes individuals and organizations who have made a positive contribution to community vibrancy through a new or recurring festival or event.

This award is divided into three categories:

• Major one-day festival or event – attendance of 500+ people with a budget over $10,000
• Major multi-day festival or event – attendance of 500+ people with a budget over $10,000
• Minor festival or event – attendance of less than 500 people

Nomination criteria

A festival or event is defined as an organized gathering within a defined period with a planned program focusing on arts, culture, sports, entertainment, or charitable or educational activities.

• The nominee must be an individual, not-for-profit group, or organization.
• The nominee must have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and involvement at the committee level with significant time and commitment to the festival or event.
• The primary volunteer activity/event must have taken place within the past 18 months.
• The festival or event was open to public participation with no general admission charge (or a minimal charge where necessary) to ensure maximum access.
• The festival or event encouraged community, resident, and/or visitor participation.
• The festival or event must have had measurable tourism and economic benefits for Haldimand County and its residents.

The Community Project Award recognizes individuals or organizations who’ve undertaken a civic-minded project that enhances the quality of life and well-being of our residents and visitors.

This award is divided into two categories:

• A community project with a budget of over $10,000
• A community project with a budget under $10,000

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be an individual, not-for-profit group, or organization.
• The primary volunteer activity/event must have taken place within the past 18 months.
• The nominee must have initiated, organized, or implemented a project for the benefit of Haldimand County residents and visitors.
• The nominee must have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and involvement at the committee level with significant time and commitment to the project.
• The project must be primarily tangible (e.g. a building, amenity enhancement, website, etc.) and must be substantially completed by August 1 of the nominating year.
• The project must be civic-minded and contribute to civic and community pride.
• The project must measurably enhance the quality of life and well-being of our residents and visitors.
• The project may involve the collaboration and coordination of many partners.

The Heritage Haldimand Award recognizes individuals or organizations whose work on a designated heritage property demonstrates an appreciation for the value of heritage within Haldimand County.

This award is divided into three categories:

• Restoration-Exterior – exterior restoration work that uses materials, styles, and craftsmanship of the original period.
• Adaptive Reuse – renovation work on an older structure that extends physical and economic sustainability while retaining heritage and character.
• Sensitive Addition – a new design involving one or more structural additions to an existing heritage building that is compatible with the original or established design.

Nomination criteria

• Nominations may be submitted for anyone connected to the project (such as property owner, architect, designer, etc.).
• The work can only have been completed up to 24 months before August 1 of the nominating year.
• The project work must be located within Haldimand County and confirm to our building code and development permit requirements. Designated properties must comply with Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.
• At least a portion of the work must be visible to the general public.
• The work must relate to one of the award categories: Restoration-Exterior, Adaptive Reuse, or Sensitive Addition.

This award recognizes a not-for-profit, organization, or group for their community contributions toward benefiting Haldimand residents.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be a not-for-profit, organization, or group that has initiated, organized, supported, or implemented programs, events, or activities in Haldimand County.
• The primary volunteer activity/event must have taken place in the past 18 months.
• The programs, events, or activities must have benefited Haldimand County residents.
• The nominee must have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and dedication without payment.

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has made a significant and continued contribution to volunteering in Haldimand County.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be a current or former resident of Haldimand County
• The nominee’s volunteer activities must have taken place in the past 18 months.
• The nominee must have made a sustained and innovative contribution to a charity, not-for-profit group, organization, committee, or project demonstrating leadership, initiative and perseverance without payment.
• The nominee must have proven themselves as a role model, attracting others to volunteer.

The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual between 15 to 24 years of age who has made a significant contribution to volunteering in Haldimand County.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be a current or former resident of Haldimand County between the ages of 15 and 24.
• The nominee’s volunteer activities must have taken place in the past 18 months.
• The nominee must have contributed at least one year of service to a charity, not-for-profit group, organization, committee, or project demonstrating leadership, initiative and perseverance without payment.
• The nominee must have proven themselves as a role model, attracting others to volunteer.

The Wall of Fame Award recognizes individuals who have made significant volunteer contributions to their local community through their involvement in sports and/or recreation.

Nomination criteria

• The nominee must be a current or former resident of Haldimand County active in the local community of Caledonia, Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville, or Jarvis.
• The nominee must have made a significant contribution in the area of sports and/or recreation.
• The nominee must have made an innovative and continued contribution to the community by demonstrating leadership, initiative, and perseverance.
• The nominee must have proven themselves as a role model, attracting others to sports and/or recreation in their community.