So many outstanding citizens deserve recognition for their contribution to our community. The Citizen Recognition Award is a way for the City of Kenora Mayor and Council to salute those who have been inspired to enhance the quality of life of our community.
Nomination procedure
Nominations accepted on an ongoing basis.
Submit a nomination online. Or complete the nomination form to send to the Clerk's Office at City Hall, 1 Main St S., Kenora.
Eligibility and selection
Nominate a citizen of Kenora who has lived or worked in the City of Kenora for at least 12 months.
All ages are welcome.
Mayor and Council review the eligible nomination applications.
Selection is based on:
- creating a sense of home and belonging
- exemplifying a strong sense of volunteerism
- displaying civic pride and commitment towards the betterment of all
- achievements, impacts, and contributions to the community over a lifetime or a significant community event
Recipients may only receive one Citizen Recognition Award in their lifetime.
Awarding
Twice a year the awards are presented (January and July) or at the discretion of Council.
Recipients will attend an award recognition ceremony held at a regularly schedule Council meeting.
Past recipients
Meet the amazing people who have received this honour.
Nell Wichers |
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Nell Wichers was presented with Council's first Citizen Volunteer Recognition award on December 16, 2016 for her outstanding commitment and passion for volunteering. Ms. Wichers knits rainbow blankets and they are given to people in the community who are going through cancer treatments. Nell has an extensive list of other community volunteering and was recognized by Council for her community contribution. |
Jean-Paul Jones |
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Jean-Paul (JP) Jones was presented with a Citizen Volunteer Recognition award on December 12, 2017 for his extensive volunteerism in the City of Kenora. He was a teacher at St. Louis School, Lakewood, and Beaver Brae Secondary School. His free time is spent with youth in the area taking them kayaking and fishing, also a designated driver. He was recognized with a Commissioner's Commendation by the OPP for designated driving. In the 1990's JP began making ice candles each winter leading up to Christmas. The tradition started small and he would make enough to give as gifts to neighbours on First Street South. On Christmas Eve the 500 block of First Street South would be glowing with these ice candles. It was around this time when JP began adorning his family's graves with ice candles. It wasn't long before people starting noticing JP's candles and wanted them for their own loved one's graves too. JP is a humble man and would never speak up to take credit for anything. |
Alice Jardine |
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Alice Jardine was presented with a Citizen Volunteer Recognition award on July 10, 2018 acknowledging her lengthy volunteer history in our community. She began her volunteer commitment in 1968 with the Kendo Credit Union serving on the Education committee for eight consecutive years. Over the years she has volunteered for the Ladies Auxiliary Branch 12 Royal Canadian Legion 1976 to present, Canadian Cancer Society 1976 to 1987, Lake of the Woods (LOW) District Hospital Board 1983 to 1991, Tree of Life for LOW Hospital Foundation, and was instrumental in its formation in 1988, Salvation Army Christmas Kettle fundraiser 1998 to present, Canadian Blood services for 40 years until they removed donations from Kenora last year. She is a dedicated volunteer in many roles and with many organizations for almost 50 years and strongly demonstrates “service above self”. Alice has made contributing to our community a full time job. Council thanked Alice for her long standing commitment to our community. |
Examples of nomination focuses:
- Civic responsibility and contribution
- Community spirit
- Innovation
- Volunteer services
- Mentoring and coaching
- Contributions to the City of Kenora
- Responsible environmental practices
- Community pride
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