Now accepting nominations for Oakville Community Spirit Awards!

The Town of Oakville invites residents to nominate community champions who have made a significant difference in Oakville during the last year for a 2024 Community Spirit Award. 

Online nominations will be accepted until Friday, April 26 at 4 p.m. in the following award categories.

• Arts, Culture & Heritage Award – sponsored by Oakville News/Village Media Recognizes those who have made a significant voluntary contribution to the artistic and/or cultural community of Oakville. This includes the development, support, conservation or promotion of local heritage, culture, music, visual, performing, or literary arts.
• Climate Action Award – sponsored by FirstOntario Credit Union   Recognizes those who have demonstrated environmental leadership. This includes significant voluntary contributions to the sustainability, protection, conservation, or beautification of Oakville’s natural and built environments.
• Good Neighbour Award – sponsored by Chartwell Retirement Residences Recognizes those who have made significant contributions in their neighbourhood. Neighbourhood contributions include showing kindness, instilling community pride, or ensuring public safety to make Oakville a better place to live, work and play.
• Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Award – sponsored by Access Abilities  Recognizes those who have made significant voluntary contribution, beyond legislated requirements, to make Oakville a more inclusive community.
• Inspiration Award – sponsored by RBC Royal Bank  Recognizes those who advocate for others, motivate the community, or have had an inspirational influence on others.
• Leadership & Innovation Award – sponsored by Amica Senior Lifestyles Recognizes those who exemplify leadership or innovation, and inspire others to work collaboratively and respectfully to enhance the quality of life of others.

Nominees will be celebrated on June 6, 2024, at the annual Community Spirit Awards event at the Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. More details will be shared in May when the nominees are announced.

For more information on how to nominate an individual, organization, business and/or community group who has demonstrated ongoing leadership, dedication and involvement in Oakville, visit the Community Spirit Awards page.