Celebrating Excellence in Community Leadership.
The Mayor Recognition Awards are intended to highlight the unsung heroes in our community who demonstrate unwavering dedication and selfless contributions to make the Town of Essex the best it can be. We are proud to honour those who have gone above and beyond to enhance our community and demonstrate small town pride.
Nominations for each of the Mayor Recognition Award categories listed below can be submitted online. Please review the award description and eligibility requirements below prior to completing the nomination form. Simply click the ‘Submit a Nomination’ button below to get started.
*The nomination period is currently closed. Please check back in 2025.
Each year, we gather to recognize and celebrate the winners of the Mayor Recognition Awards at the annual Town of Essex Volunteer Appreciation Night, held in November. This special event is an opportunity to express our gratitude to those who make Essex such a vibrant and caring community.
The Outstanding Youth Award recognizes outstanding contributions, achievements, and commitment to the community through leadership, community involvement, personal or academic accomplishments, innovation and creativity, or athletic achievements.
Eligibility: The recipient must be twenty-one (21) years of age or less as of December 31 of the year for which the Award is given. A youth shall not be eligible for an Outstanding Youth Award if the youth has been the recipient of an Award in the past two (2) years, unless the award is presented to a group of which the individual is a part of.
The Business Award recognizes local businesses that have demonstrated outstanding philanthropy through community involvement, citizen engagement, and innovation that fosters a compassionate, inclusive, and thriving community.
Eligibility: The Business Humanitarian Award is open to current businesses owners in the Town of Essex. A business shall not be eligible for the Business Humanitarian Award if they have been the recipient of an Award in the past two (2) years, unless the award is presented to a group of which the individual is a part of.
The Mayor’s Special Award shall be presented to an individual or Group who have demonstrated charitable work, acts of kindness and compassion, or any other act that has strengthened and benefited our community.
Eligibility: The Mayor’s Special Award is open to all residents and business owners in the Town of Essex. The Mayor’s Special Award does not need to be from a nomination received.
The Arts and Culture Award shall be presented to individuals, businesses and organizations who have fostered creativity, innovation, and cultural growth within the Town of Essex through creative expression and innovation.
Eligibility: The Arts and Culture Award is open to individuals, businesses, or organizations in the Town of Essex. An individual shall not be eligible for the Arts and Culture Award if they have been the recipient of an Award in the past two (2) years, unless the award is presented to a group of which the individual is a part of.
The Natural Environment Award shall be granted to individuals, businesses, or organizations who have contributed to the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable management of the Town’s natural environment.
Eligibility: The Natural Environment Award is open to individuals, businesses, or organizations in the Town of Essex. An individual shall not be eligible for the Natural Environment Award if they have been the recipient of an Award in the past two (2) years, unless the award is presented to a group of which the individual is a part of.
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