Do you know someone deserving of the Order of Vaughan?
Do you know someone dedicated to bettering the community? Or a person who
advocates for bringing positive change? Nominate them for consideration to the
Order of Vaughan – the highest honour the City of
Vaughan may bestow on an individual who exemplifies extraordinary citizenship.
Nominations are open until Friday, Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m.
The award recognizes leaders, visionaries and changemakers within the following categories: accessibility; athletics; arts and entertainment; business; education; environment; equity and diversity; health and wellness; media and communications; not-for-profit; philanthropy; public service; science and technology; and spirituality.
If you know someone who deserves to be recognized, nominate them today. To be eligible, a nominee must be a living person at the time of nomination and have dedicated themselves to the betterment of Vaughan. An individual does not need to reside in Vaughan to be eligible. Nominations will not be accepted for staff currently employed by the City or current elected public office holders at the federal, provincial or municipal levels. Self-nominations are not accepted. View additional eligibility criteria and the online application package at vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan.
Once nominations close on Friday, Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m., the Selection Committee will review all submissions and recommend successful candidates to Council for approval. The 2022 Order of Vaughan will be presented by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Members of Council during an official investiture ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 3 at Vaughan City Hall. Additional details about the ceremony will be posted to vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan closer to the event date.
The Order of Vaughan was initiated by Mayor Bevilacqua in 2016 to mark Vaughan’s 25th anniversary. It pays tribute to individuals who have made a meaningful impact on Vaughan’s civic life and have dedicated their time and talent to the city’s ongoing success. In its first year, 25 recipients were invested into the Order. In subsequent years – and for 2022 – up to 10 nominees may be eligible to receive the award. Since its inception, 52 remarkable individuals have been invested into the Order.