Nominations are now open for the 2022 Order of Vaughan
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Recognizing extraordinary
citizenship in the community
The City of Vaughan is now accepting nominations for the
2022 Order of Vaughan. This award is the highest honour the City may bestow on
an individual who exemplifies extraordinary citizenship. Do you know someone
who is dedicated to bettering the community? Or a person who advocates for the
community and brings positive change? Nominate them for consideration.
The Order
of Vaughan was an initiative first launched by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua in
2016 to mark Vaughan’s 25th anniversary. The award was created to pay tribute
to individuals who have made a meaningful impact on Vaughan’s civic life and
dedicated their time and talent to the city’s ongoing success. In its first
year, 25 recipients were invested in 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 with the Order.
The award
recognizes leaders within the following categories: arts and entertainment,
media and communications, athletics, health and wellness, business,
philanthropy, public service, education, science and technology, not-for-profit,
equity and diversity, accessibility, and environment and spirituality.
To be
eligible, a nominee must be a living person at the time of nomination and have
dedicated their time, talent and resources for 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 of Vaughan or current
elected public office holders at the federal, provincial or municipal levels.
Self-nominations will also not be accepted. View additional eligibility
criteria and the online application package at vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan.
The
nomination period will run until Friday, Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Once closed, the
Order of Vaughan Selection Committee will review nominations and recommend
successful candidates to Council for approval. The 2022 Order will be presented
by Mayor 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.
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