Civic Awards | Loyalist Township

Civic Awards

We recognise the significant impact that volunteer groups, non-profit organizations and individuals have in our community.

Our Civic Awards program honours the meaningful contributions and roles that volunteering and community service have in making Loyalist Township a thriving, innovative, and sustainable place to live, work and grow.

2026 Civic Awards

Loyalist Township is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Civic Awards, recognizing the outstanding individuals and groups whose volunteer efforts, community spirit, and dedication help make Loyalist Township
a vibrant place to live, work, and grow. The awards were presented during the Bath Canada Day Celebration on July 1, 2026.

Congratulations to this years Award Winners:

Citizen of the Year, Bill Lowry Award: Paul McBride
Junior Citizen of the Year: Sarahi Gomez Prieto
Senior Citizen of the Year: Ron & Brenda Earl
Organization of the Year: Wilton Community Association
ResiLient Community Award: Florence Kimberley

Eligibility and nomination

Stay tuned for more information, as nominations for the 2027 Civic Awards will open in early January 2027.

Individuals, groups, or non-profit organizations who volunteer their time and skills while showcasing unprecedented dedication to the community of Loyalist Township.
Must be a resident of, business owner within, or directly serve Loyalist Township.
The same individual, group or non-profit organization can be nominated for multiple categories but will only receive recognition for one award per year.

Employees of Loyalist Township for efforts or contributions made within their work duties.
Paid professionals for efforts or contributions made within their work duties.
An individual, group or non-profit organization who has won in the category the previous year.

Through the online Nomination Form, coming January 2027
Print a copy of the Nomination Form and drop off at the Odessa Municipal Office – 263 Main Street, Odessa.

Citizen of the Year - Bill Lowry Award

This award will be presented to an adult individual between the ages of 19 - 54 who has demonstrated significant volunteer efforts over a minimum of five years within Loyalist Township whether through arts, heritage, sports, or citizenship.

Junior Citizen of the Year

This award will be presented to an individual, under the age of 18, who has demonstrated significant volunteer efforts within Loyalist Township through arts, heritage, sports, or citizenship.

Senior Citizen of the Year

This award will be presented to an individual over the age of 55 who has demonstrated significant volunteer efforts over a minimum of five years within Loyalist Township through arts, heritage, sports, or citizenship.

Organization of the Year

This award will be presented to a volunteer group or non-profit organization who has shown dedication through volunteerism, community service and sponsorship.

ResiLient Community Award

This award will be presented to an individual or organization who is passionately working to make Loyalist Township a more resilient and environmentally conscious community.

Selection process and ceremony

All nominations received by the submission deadline will be evaluated by Loyalist Township Council and Council will select the recipients. As a nominator, you will be informed of receipt of the nomination, as well as the result of the evaluation, following the selection process.

Recipients will be contacted in the Spring, and the awards will be presented each year at the Bath Canada Day Celebrations.

Past Award Winners

Citizen of the Year

The Citizen of the Year - Bill Lowry Award is presented to an adult individual who has demonstrated significant volunteer efforts over a minimum of five years within Loyalist Township whether through arts, heritage, sports, or citizenship. 

Year	Winner
2026	Paul McBride
2025	Mike Kubisheski
2024	Terri Austin

Junior Citizen of the Year Award

The Junior Citizen of the Year Award is presented to an individual, under the age of 18, who has demonstrated significant volunteer efforts within Loyalist Township through arts, heritage, sports, or citizenship.

Year	Winner
2026	Sarahi Gomez Prieto
2025	William Lamarre
2024	Ayesha Bukhari

Senior Citizen of the Year Award

The Senior Citizen of the Year Award is presented to an individual over the age of 55 who has demonstrated significant volunteer efforts over a minimum of five years within Loyalist Township through arts, heritage, sports, or citizenship.

Year	Winner
2026	Ron & Brenda Earl
2025	Don Ley
2024	Carl Hanna

ResiLient Community Award

The ResiLient Community Award is presented to an individual or organization who are passionately working to make Loyalist Township a more resilient and environmentally conscious community.

Year	Winner
2026	Florence Kimberley
2025	Roberta Young
2024	Dr. Adele Crowder

Organization of the Year Award

The Organization of the Year Award is presented to a volunteer group or non-profit organization who has shown dedication through volunteerism, community service and sponsorship.