The Order of Collingwood was established in 1983, throughout the years the criteria has taken on many forms, but has always focused on recognizing exemplary volunteerism within the community. In 2003, the Companion of the Order was established to further recognize the volunteerism of previous recipients who continue to go above and beyond in their volunteer service to the community.
Nominations for the Order of Collingwood
Nominations for the 2025 Order of Collingwood awards will be open from Monday, October 6th, to Friday, November 7th, at 4:30 p.m.
Must volunteer in the Town of Collingwood, to the primary benefit of the Collingwood community, and have received no remuneration or financial benefit from the volunteer participation or service;
Nominees do not need to be a resident of the Town of Collingwood, as long as the volunteer contributions benefit the community and residents of the Town of Collingwood;
Volunteer contributions of a nominee must have been made on a continuous basis over a period of time not less than two years with the exception of youth volunteerism;
Must not be a member of the current Municipal Council;
Awards may be awarded/presented posthumously.
Nomination Criteria - Companion to the Order of Collingwood
Same as above, however, this award and nominations are reserved for former Order of Collingwood recipients who through their continued volunteer efforts, improve the overall character in Collingwood for a period not less than five years, or one year in exceptional circumstances (with a minimum of 25 years of volunteerism that has left a lasting impact on Collingwood).