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    Nominations are Open for the Order of Collingwood

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    Collingwood, ON [1 October, 2024] – The Order of Collingwood is an annual time-honoured tradition recognizing exemplary volunteerism within the community by people who improve social, well-being, natural or cultural environment, or recreational character of the Town of Collingwood. This awards program recognizes the vital role of these volunteers whose contributions strengthen our community, making Collingwood an enviable place to live, work, and play.

    Order of Collingwood Nomination Process & Requirements:

    • The nominee must volunteer in the Town of Collingwood, to the primary benefit of the Collingwood community, and have received no remuneration or financial benefit from the volunteer participation or service;
    • The nominees do not need to be a resident of the Town of Collingwood, as long as the volunteer contributions benefit the community and residents of the Town of Collingwood;
    • The nominees volunteer contributions must have been made on a continuous basis over a period of time not less than two years with the exception of youth volunteerism;
    • The nominee must not be a member of the current Municipal Council;
    • Awards may be awarded/presented posthumously

    Companion to the Order of Collingwood nominees must meet the requirements listed above, and also have previously received the Order of Collingwood, for their continued volunteer efforts to improve the overall character in Collingwood for a period not less than five years.

    For more information on the nomination criteria please visit www.collingwood.ca/OrderofCollingwood

    Nomination packages should not exceed 4 pages and must include:

    • An electronically completed nomination form on our website;
    • A letter of support from the Nominator (digital format no more than 1 page / 500 words); and
    • Two (2) additional letters of support (digital format no more than 1 page / 500 words).

    The deadline for Nominations is Monday, November 4, 2024, and they can be submitted online or via email to [email protected]

    We look forward to celebrating the 2024 recipients at the Mayor’s New Year’s Levee in early 2025! More information on nominations and a list of previous recipients can be found at www.collingwood.ca/OrderofCollingwood.

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