Citizen of the Year Awards

Each year, the Township of Wilmot proudly recognizes residents who made outstanding contributions to our community during the previous calendar year. These awards celebrate the commitment, generosity, and hard work of the volunteers and community builders who help make Wilmot a wonderful place to live.

Key dates

Nominations open June 8 to 21, 2026

Voting open June 29 to July 12, 2026

Winners announced August 10, 2026

Awards presented September 18, 2026

Nominations open

Complete our online form to submit a Citizen of the Year nomination. Nominations are open until June 21, 2026.

Submit a nomination

Categories

Citizen of the Year awards are presented to individuals, organizations and teams in five categories. 

To be nominated in the Athletics category, an individual must have done the following in the past year:

  • Achieved high results in a competition
  • Received high rankings, awards or accomplishments
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities in a sport and the community

Consideration is also given to those who volunteer in Wilmot's sports community. 

To be nominated in the Community Service category, an individual must have done the following in the past year:

  • Organized and/or participated in projects/events/activities that have a positive purpose and benefit the community 
  • Made outstanding achievements in a specific field, including but not limited to education, the environment, community engagement, public welfare, leadership and civic responsibility
  • Participated in volunteerism, provided an in-kind service or contributed to the community in an unpaid capacity

To be nominated in the Culture category, an individual must have done one or more of the following in the past year:

  • Made an outstanding contribution to the community through cultural activities/events
  • Participated in volunteerism, provided an in-kind service or contributed to culture in an unpaid capacity

To be nominated in the Seniors category, an individual must be 55 years or older and have done the following in the past year:

  • Participated in volunteerism, provided an in-kind service or contributed to the community in an unpaid capacity (e.g. being a member of a service club, or a school, church or community committee)
  • Shown enthusiasm about the Township and it citizens and worked continually towards the betterment of the community

To be nominated in the Youth category, an individual must be 12 years or older and have done the following in the past year:

  • Participated in volunteerism, provided an in-kind service or contributed to the community in an unpaid capacity
  • Acted as an inspirational role model for youth in the community
  • Demonstrated leadership in the community through involvement with youth groups or organizations, clubs, teams or councils
  • Supported their school community

Rules and eligibility

  1. Nominators, nominees and voters must be current residents of Wilmot Township, and must be over the age of 12 to participate in the youth category nominations and voting, and must be over the age of 18 to participate in all other category nominations and voting.
  2. Nominees who win in two categories will be awarded in the category for which they receive the most votes. Should the votes be of equal value, the nominee will be given the option to choose which category they prefer.
  3. Nominees can be individuals, organizations or community groups. Nominees in the Athletic category can include teams.
  4. A declaration must be completed for each nomination and vote.
  5. All nominations submissions will be reviewed for completion and adherence to category criteria.
  6. Township of Wilmot staff, elected officials and their immediate family members are not eligible to be nominated.

Contact Us

Administration Complex
60 Snyder's Road West
Baden, ON N3A 1A1
T: 519-634-8519 ext. 9262
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