Do you know someone that deserves recognition? Nominations are open

Nominations are open for the City of Mississauga’s 2026 Civic Awards of Recognition. Take this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses in our community by nominating them for an award. Your nomination can help shine a light on those who truly make a difference.

Until May 18, 2026, nominations are being accepted for remarkable individuals, community groups and businesses whose contributions inspire greatness, and help make Mississauga a special place to live, work, learn and play.

Achievements are recognized in the following five categories:

• Voluntary Community Service: individuals or groups that have improved the quality of life in Mississauga through volunteer efforts.
• Youth Community and Civic Engagement: youth between ages 14 and 24 who have contributed more than 140 volunteer hours to community or civic activities.
• Achievement in Sports: athletes or teams that have won championships at a city-wide, regional, provincial, national or international level.
• Achievement in Arts: artists or arts groups that have won competitions, juried shows or exhibitions. Outstanding accomplishments in academic fields may also be recognized.
• City Volunteer Program: recognizes those nominated who have contributed several volunteer hours to community or civic activities through the City’s volunteer programs.

Nomination process:

1. Visit the Civic Recognition webpage.
2. Review the award criteria.
3. Email civicrecognition.program@mississauga.ca with a description of the nominee’s achievement or community service activities.

The City will review nominations on a first-come, first-served basis. The nomination period will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on May 18, 2026.

Starting in 2026, the City will publish the names of all Civic Recognition Award recipients on its website, helping to highlight and showcase the meaningful contributions made across our community.

Nominees who qualify will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony at Mississauga City Hall on June 30, 2026.

For more information, visit the webpage.

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