Peachland Excellence Awards: A Peachland resident, youth and/or group who gave significant service or had a significant achievement in a specific category during the past year. Categories include but are not restricted to: Arts, Culture, Sports, Recreation, Heritage, Environment & Conservation, Community Inclusion or Accessibility, Volunteerism, Leadership, Health Promotion, and Community Spirit. Other categories can be created by the nominee but will be judged by the committee as to their merit.

Unsung Hero: An individual whose everyday actions and quiet efforts have made a significant impact on the lives of others.

Lifetime Service: Peachland resident or group, in recognition of a minimum of 15 years dedicated service to the community.

Youth Citizen of the Year: A School age youth who demonstrates outstanding leadership or makes a significant contributions to youth and/or the community.

Citizen of the Year: A Peachland resident making the greatest contribution to the improvement of the community.

How To Nominate

Review the nomination categories and complete the nomination form Click Here

Write a nomination letter providing details to support the nomination (i.e.: Consider the individuals role or contribution; their talents or unique gifts; and/or their impact in the community or on a special population in 2012)

Provide 1-3 letters of support

Total package not to exceed 8 pages (8.5x11 paper format)

Completed packages can be returned:

-by email to Executive Assistant
-to the District Office (5806 Beach Ave)
-to the Community Centre (4450 6th Street)

Application deadline is Friday, March 15, 2013 at 12 noon.

Selections will be based on the nominee’s achievements and contributions for the year of 2012

OTHER MUNICIPAL AWARDS

Upon request, the following municipal awards are also presented at the Civic Awards Ceremony:

Wedding Anniversary: Awarded upon request, to Peachland Residents celebrating their 50, 60 or 70th Wedding Anniversary.

Freedom of the Municipality: Granted upon request to Peachland Residents who have reached their 100th birthday or to residents who have lived in Peachland for more than 75 years.

How To Submit for Recognition

Submit the person(s) name, address, phone number to:

-the District Office (5806 Beach Ave) or the Community Centre (4540 6th Street)

-email the Recreation Coordinator

MAYOR & COUNCIL AWARDS

The following awards are selected by Mayor and Council

Councillors Award of Merit
Any person or group, local or otherwise, making a significant contribution to our community, as decided by the District Councillors.

Mayors Award of Merit
Any person or group, local or otherwise, making a significant contribution to our community, as decided by the Mayor.

2012 CIVIC AWARDS

Spirit of Peachland Civic Awards - Recognizing excellence for 2012

Citizen of the Year - Lynne Herrin
Youth Citizen of the Year - Katie Owens
Mayor's Award of Merit - Gabi Haas
Councillors' Award of Merit -Dong Wigfield
Freedom of the Municipality - Don Wilson and Alice Spinley
Lifetime Service Award - Peachland Fall Fair
Unsung Hero Award - Joan Dupuis
Peachland Excellence Awards 2012
Excellence in volunteerism - Vince Boyko
Excellence in Team Work and Youth Achievement - Peachland Ambassadors
Excellence in Community Service - Bill and Trudy Boos
Excellence in the Arts - Bill Bennett
Excellence in Health Promotion and Leadership - Wendy Howard
Excellence in Community Spirit - Linda Tyreman
Peachland Fire and Rescue Service Awards 2012
Firefighter of the Year - Retired Firefighter Hank Guckuk
10 years of Service - Lieutenant Sandy Springer and Captain Tyler Hilland
Five Years of Service - George Cain, George McFarlane, Brian Brooks, Darin Scott, Cameron Brian

2011 CIVIC AWARDS

Excellence in Community Spirit - Wayne Power
Excellence in Community Service - Peachland Ambassadors
Excellence in Historical Preservation - Don Wigfield
Excellence in Sports Leadership - John Wardley
Excellence in the Arts - Deborah Livingstone
Excellence in Leadership - Alice Mumm
Excellence in Volunteerism - Julie Mearns
Lifetime Service - Mabel Sorenson
Unsung Hero - Roy Butterworth
Councillors' Award of Merit - Jean Fraser
Mayors Award of Merit - Don Wilson
Youth Citizen of the Year - Lauren Boorman
Citizen of the Year - Chris Scowen

2010 CIVIC AWARDS

Wedding Anniversaries - Margaret & Ted Sinclair (50 yrs Dec 15), Jean and Al Fraser (60 yrs, Dec 1)
Christmas Lighting – Peachland Fire and Rescue
Youth Achievement – Zoe Moshansky, Erika Park, Shelagh Sarsons
Community Builders – Little Schoolhouse, Doug Armitage, Jean Saul
Meritorious Service – Brenda Moshansky
Councillors Award of Merit – Rob Campbell
Mayor’s Award of Merit – Bob Sugden
Freedom of the Municipality – Earl Sutherland, The Topham Family
Citizens of the Year – Martha Jenkins

2009 CIVIC AWARDS

Christmas Lighting – Residential – Deborah & Samuel Derksen
Water Conservation Landscaping – Nahid Gordon and Liz & Dale Zimmerman
Youth Achievement – Portia Conner
Community Builders – Lynne Herrin
Meritorious Service – Centennial Committee and Communities in Bloom Committee
Councillors Award of Merit – Chris Byrd
Mayor’s Award of Merit – Darlene Hartford
Freedom of the Municipality – Helen Mclaughan, Sarah Todd, Stella Vaughan-Birch
Citizens of the Year – Donna and Eldon Kerbes