Town council has approved a newly rebranded Caledon Civic Awards Program that will launch in 2025.
It will consist of the Volunteer Service Awards and Citizen Achievement Awards and re-introduce Caledon’s Walk of Fame.
Caledon is hoping to recruit residents to be part of the new Community Recognition Task Force from August 16 through September 27. The task force will consist of five community volunteers with experience supporting initiatives within Caledon. The group will be responsible for recommending award winners to council.
“We are excited to get to work with the new Community Recognition Task Force and continue to honour our residents with the Caledon Civic Awards Program and the Caledon Walk of Fame,” said Catherine McLean, Commissioner of Community and Human Services. “Celebrating our awards program winners at Caledon Day will allow thousands of fellow residents to participate and show their appreciation as we gather to celebrate our community of communities.”
The Community Recognition Task Force will also review nominations and make recommendations to council for Caledon’s Walk of Fame, with one recipient being chosen in the third year of each council’s term.
“Awarding a Walk of Fame recipient once during each term of Council elevates the importance of this honour and the impact the recipients have made earning their spot along the Walk with our previous winners,” added McLean.
“Establishing this task force guarantees community involvement in recognizing award winners and honouring their significant contributions,” said Nathan Hyde, the town’s CAO. “This initiative aligns with our Strategic Plan’s Community Vitality and Livability priority, reinforcing our commitment to a healthy, engaged, and caring community, and strengthening the bonds that unite us.”
