The Town of The Blue Mountains is pleased to announce that the nomination period for the Town’s 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards is now open. Nominations will be accepted from February 2 to March 6, 2026.
Launched in 2022, the Town’s annual Volunteer Recognition Awards event celebrates the outstanding residents and organizations that make The Blue Mountains a welcoming and vibrant community. This year’s awards ceremony will be held at the Beaver Valley Community Centre on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 beginning at 5:30 p.m. as part of National Volunteer Recognition Week.
“Volunteers are an essential component of the events, committees and organizations that help make The Blue Mountains a vibrant community,” said Mayor Andrea Matrosovs. “Your nomination is a simple way of saying ‘thank you’ to these individuals, and to shine a light on the difference they make on a daily basis in our community.”
The Volunteer Recognition Awards will feature six categories that aim to recognize individual volunteers and community groups for their contribution to the local community:
- Arts & Culture Award
- Blue Mountains Community Builder Award (Youth under 26 and Adults 26+)
- Heritage Award
- Outstanding Community Group Award
- Sports and Recreation Award
- Sustainability Award
To nominate an individual or group for their dedication to the community, please complete the online nomination form by visiting the Volunteer Recognition Awards web page.
In addition to the Awards Ceremony, the Town will host a Volunteer Fair from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. where local community groups can meet with the public and discuss local volunteer opportunities. An application form is available for interested groups.
View Exhibitor Application Form
To register your community group for the Volunteer Fair, or for more information regarding the Volunteer Recognition Awards, please contact:
Community Services Department
Town of The Blue Mountains
(519) 599-3131 ext. 254
