Nominate and celebrate our community with the 51st annual Civic & Community Awards

November 19, 2025

Public Service Announcement

Have you been inspired by someone making a positive impact in our community? Someone whose hard work, commitment and compassion to others deserves recognition? Celebrate their accomplishments by nominating them for the 51st Annual Civic & Community Awards at kelowna.ca/civicawards. Nominations are now open for outstanding Kelowna residents, volunteers, athletes, artists, non-profit organizations and businesses who made a positive impact in 2025.

“For the past 50 years, we’ve celebrated the best of Kelowna through the Civic & Community Awards. And while a lot has changed since the awards began, one thing that has never wavered is the amazing people that help make our community shine,” says Chris Babcock, Event Development Manager. “These awards are our opportunity to recognize and celebrate the amazing individuals and groups that help make Kelowna special. Please join us in this celebration of community by nominating someone who inspired you in 2025.”

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Sarah Donalda Treadgold & Fred Macklin Memorial Award - Citizen of the Year

Young Citizen of the Year

Champion for the Environment

Corporate Community of the Year

Honour in the Arts

Teen Honour in the Arts

Bob Giordano Memorial Award - Volunteer Coach or Sport Administrator of the Year

Bryan Couling Memorial Award - Athletic Team of the Year

Male & Female Athlete of the Year

Central Okanagan Foundation’s Volunteer Organization of the Year

Nominations are open until Monday, February 10, 2026. Award winners and nominees will be honoured at an evening gala to be held in April 2026. Nomination forms, award criteria, and past recipients can be found at kelowna.ca/civicawards.