Civic & Community Awards
The 48th annual Civic & Community Awards
The City of Kelowna's Civic & Community Awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in our city each year. The award program includes categories for youth, artists, athletes, volunteers, businesses and volunteer organizations. The 48th annual awards recognized and celebrated those who brought positive recognition to our city in 2022.
Learn more about the top three category finalists by clicking the categories below. Winners were announced on April 20, 2023 at the awards gala at the Laurel Packinghouse. Congratulations to all the finalists and winners!
Nominations for the 49th annual Civic & Community Awards will open in fall 2023.
Teen Honour in the Arts
Sponsored by UBC Okanagan
Awarded to a youth who has made an outstanding contribution in Kelowna through cultural and/or artistic efforts.
The Teen Honour in the Arts award recipient will also receive a $500 entrance scholarship for the Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies or other selected UBCO faculty.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Nevaeh Dyson
- Cassius Grenier
- Riegar Marks - winner
Honour in the Arts
Supported by ArtsCo
Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in Kelowna through cultural and/or artistic efforts.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Neil Cadger - winner
- Linda Digby
- Erikka Moojelsky
Fred Macklin and Sarah Donalda-Treadgold Memorial Citizen of the Year
Sponsored by Fortis BC
Awarded to a citizen in recognition of their overall outstanding voluntary contributions to Kelowna.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Matt August
- Derek Fuhr - winner
- Kelly Hutchinson
Young Citizen of the Year
Sponsored by Crowe MacKay
Awarded to a young citizen in recognition of their overall outstanding voluntary contributions to Kelowna.
Finalists in this category will receive funding towards their post-secondary goals through the Payton and Dillon Budd Memorial Fund Youth Scholarship.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Laduli Hewage
- Isabel Gramiak
- Liam Sisson - winner
Bob Giordano Memorial Award
Awarded to an individual who has contributed significantly to Kelowna through voluntary service to amateur sport, such as coaching or administrative support.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Trevor Haaheim - winner
- Ben Halsall
- Travis Miller
Bryan Couling Memorial Award
Sponsored by Raymond James
Awarded to the Kelowna based team (amateur or professional) who brought the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
48th annual awards finalists:
- KSS Sr Boys AAA Volleyball
- Okanagan Sun Football Team - winner
- OKM Sr Girls AAAA Volleyball Team
Athlete of the Year - Female
Sponsored by the Payton and Dillon Memorial Fund
Awarded to a female athlete (amateur or professional) who brought the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Kanani Coon - winner
- Taya Hanson
- Anya Pemberton
Athlete of the Year - Male
Sponsored by the Payton and Dillon Memorial Fund
Awarded to a male athlete (amateur or professional) who brought the greatest amount of recognition to Kelowna.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Dustin Little
- Sebastien Manuel - winner
- Justin Towill
Augie Ciancone Memorial Award - Young Female Athlete
Awarded to the most outstanding female high school athlete in the area of the Central Okanagan. Winner is chosen by the Okanagan Central Schools Athletic Association.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Avery Keating
- Marija Josipivic
- Brooklyn Widdess - winner
Augie Ciancone Memorial Award - Young Male Athlete
Awarded to the most outstanding male high school athlete in the area of the Central Okanagan. Winner is chosen by the Okanagan Central Schools Athletic Association.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Matteo Marin-Rasmussen
- David Mulleny
- Walker Sodaro - winner
The Central Okanagan Foundation's Volunteer Organization of the Year
Awarded to a volunteer or non-profit organization that has provided outstanding community services, with direct benefits to the city of Kelowna. Services may be related to environment, health, arts and culture, recreation, education, social services, neighbourhood and community improvement.
The recipient of this award will receive a $3000 donation from the Central Okanagan Foundation.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Central Okanagan Food Bank - winner
- Hall Family Foundation
- Kelowna Sunrise Rotary Club
Corporate Community of the Year
Sponsored by KCR Community Resources
Awarded to a business in recognition of their overall outstanding contributions to the community through initiatives, employee volunteerism and financial or in-kind donations, with direct benefit to Kelowna.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Interior Savings Credit Union - winner
- ModernPURAIR
- Save-On-Foods
Champion for the Environment
Sponsored by Peter's, Your Independent Grocer
Awarded to an individual or business whose actions and achievements have shown outstanding environmental leadership or innovative environmental contributions, having a direct benefit on the city of Kelowna.
48th annual awards finalists:
- Allisha Heidt - Chickpeace Refillery
- Robert Stupka - winner
- The Wilden Group
About the awards
The Civic & Community Awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements in our city each year. The award program includes categories for youth, artists, athletes, volunteers, businesses and volunteer organizations.
Please contact Craig Campbell for more information about the Civic Awards at ccampbell@kelowna.ca.
Category Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
OKANAGAN CENTRAL SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
