Nominations Now Open for 14th Annual Newcomer Recognition Awards
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Midhurst/August 18, 2026 – The County of Simcoe is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 14th annual Newcomer Recognition Awards. Community members are invited to submit nominations recognizing outstanding individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made meaningful contributions to the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County. Nominations will be accepted until September 18, 2026.
Over the past 13 years, the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (SCLIP) has hosted this event to celebrate the outstanding contributions of community leaders and champions who take decisive action to enhance the lives of newcomers in Simcoe County. Special thank you to our Gold Sponsor Honda Canada Mfg. for their tremendous and generous support, once again.
Individuals and/or organizations/businesses can be nominated for the following categories:
Individual Awards
· Educator Excellence
· Immigrant Mentor
· Inclusive Housing Practices
· Service Excellence
· Small Business Owner
· Youth Community Champion
Business, Organization or Group Awards
· Ethnocultural Group
· Newcomer Inclusive Service Delivery
Group or Individual Awards
· Immigrant Artist
To learn more about the 2026 Newcomer Recognition Awards, review award categories, and submit a nomination, please visit: simcoe.ca/newcomer-recognition-awards
About the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership
The Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (SCLIP) was established in 2011 and leads community-based planning intended to improve social and economic outcomes for immigrant residents. SCLIP is funded in-part by Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC). In 2023, the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership published a new Community Settlement Strategy with recommendations to support the development of welcoming communities.
About the County of Simcoe
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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