Collingwood OPP Detachment Board Recognition Program - Updated 2026
Eligibility & Ineligibility
(Please read before applying) This Recognition Program is intended to honour individual residents of Collingwood and informal groups of residents who demonstrate personal commitment to community safety and wellness.
Eligible nominees must:
- Be an individual resident of Collingwood, or an informal group of residents
- Contribute on a voluntary or personal basis
- Act outside of paid employment or contractual responsibilities
Not eligible:
- Businesses, corporations, or commercial enterprises
- Registered charities or not-for-profit organizations
- Government agencies, boards, or service providers
- Activities that are part of a nominee’s paid role or organizational mandate
Nominations that do not meet these eligibility requirements cannot be considered.
Purpose of a Recognition Program Specific to Public Safety and Community Wellness
The Collingwood OPP Detachment Board’s purpose is mandated by the Community Safety and Policing Act, which took effect on April 1, 2024. The revised legislation provides the Board with increased autonomy related to community engagement, priority setting, and communications.
Many residents of Collingwood demonstrate personal initiative and everyday leadership that contribute to community safety and wellness in alignment with the OPP Detachment Board’s objectives. These efforts deserve recognition, and the Detachment Board has developed a simple and timely process to acknowledge individual and grassroots contributions.
Recognition Program Criteria
The Recognition Program Criteria focus on the personal actions of individual residents and informal community groups whose voluntary efforts contribute to a safer Collingwood. Applications will demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Personal Initiative and Neighbourhood Leadership An individual or informal group has demonstrated initiative, leadership, or care for others through voluntary actions that improve safety, connection, or well-being in their neighbourhood or community.
- Promotion and Awareness Through Personal Action An individual or informal group has taken personal steps to raise awareness of public safety or wellness issues (e.g., sharing information, checking on neighbours, informal education, or peer-to-peer support), outside of any formal organizational role.
- Taking Action to Help Others An individual or informal group has taken preventative, responsive, or courageous action to support the safety or well-being of individuals, families, or the broader community.
Application, Selection, and Award Process
An online application will be available for completion and submission. Printed copies will be available upon request.
Submissions will be reviewed by the Detachment Board twice annually (Q1 and Q3) in advance of scheduled Board meetings.
Recognition, in the form of a framed citation, may be awarded up to four times annually at OPP Detachment Board meetings. Letters of appreciation will be issued for submissions not selected for the award.
Eligibility Confirmation (Required on Nomination Form)
Nominators must confirm that the nominee meets all the following criteria:
The nominee is an individual resident of Collingwood (or an informal group of residents)
The actions described were voluntary and not part of paid employment
The nominee is not a business, charity, non-profit, or government agency
Nominations that do not meet these criteria cannot be considered.