Annual Community Service Awards Program

Nominate an individual, group, or organization starting August 20, 2024. There are six categories to choose from:

• Against the Odds Achievement – To recognize individuals who successfully overcome extraordinary obstacles; being resilient in difficult times and situations, and showing perseverance during exceptional circumstances.
• Business of the Year – To recognize local businesses that, on a regular basis, contribute to the overall quality of life in Pitt Meadows through endeavors that support community service, programs or events, and/or foster positive relationships with volunteer groups or activities. 
• Community Service Youth (25 years and under) – For demonstrating exemplary leadership in community service. This award is intended to recognize the positive contributions of young members of the community, who have provided outstanding service to the community without regard for their own personal gain. Such an award is to establish an example for others of a young age to follow. Each year, the City may award two bursaries each valued at $500.00.
• Community Service – To recognize exemplary leadership and outstanding community service provided without regard for personal gain that impacts the community and beyond. 
• Good Neighbour – For an individual, who has contributed to their neighbourhood community through a single act of kindness, or multiple good deeds benefitting many people. This is a resident who and makes their local neighbourhood a better place to live.
• Spirit of Pitt Meadows – Recognizing the contributions of one individual for their overall outstanding community service, dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Pitt Meadows. This individual has dedicated many years of service to the community, has made a lasting difference through their service. 

• To be eligible for an award, the nominee must be: a resident of Pitt Meadows or, in the case of a business, operating from a Pitt Meadows location; and a positive role model for the community.
• Nominations by immediate family members and self-nominations will not be accepted.
• Current members of City Council may not submit a nomination nor be eligible to receive an award.
• Current members of the Task Force may not submit a nomination nor be eligible to receive an award.
• Current City employees are not eligible to receive an award.