Nominees must be a volunteer who has displayed continued dedication to a cause or causes that have benefited the citizens of Meaford. Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Exemplary service with a community group or special interest group
• Exemplary service on a committee or local board
• Organizing and/or running events or other activities that contribute to the unique cultural atmosphere of the community

Nominees must be active volunteers or have been an active volunteer within the past five (5) years. Nominees must volunteer individually or for a community group or special interest group based in the municipality. Consideration may also be given to individuals associated with organizations based outside of the municipality, so long as their efforts can be shown to have provided a material benefit to Meaford and its citizens.

Current members of the Council of the Municipality of Meaford are ineligible to receive the award. Current employees of the Municipality of Meaford are ineligible to receive this award, except where their volunteer efforts can be shown to be fully distinct from their paid position.

Prior recipients of the award cannot be nominated for another five (5) years.

Community Builder Award Nomination Form 

• Community Builder Award Information Sheet

Nomination Deadline: Friday, March 17, 2023, at 4:30 p.m.

You can submit your nomination in person to: 21 Trowbridge Street West, Attn: Well-being Coordinator
By email to: wellbeing@meaford.ca

Paper copies of the nomination form are available for pick up at the Municipal Administration Office located at 21 Trowbridge Street West, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Forms are also available at the Meaford Hall, the Meaford Public Library and the Meaford and St. Vincent Community Centre during regular hours of operation.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Municipality of Meaford Council during a closed session of Council. Council may elect not to select an award recipient in any given year if no nominations are deemed to be appropriate. Identifiable information regarding nominated individuals shall not be released to the public at any time. Only the name of the individual receiving the award shall be made public. If no nominations are received, Council may, at their discretion, present the award to an individual of their choosing.