Order of Collingwood
Order of Collingwood
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 2024 Order of Collingwood awards are now closed.
Mayor's Levee - Sunday, January 12th, 2025
The official awards will be presented at the Mayor’s Annual New Year’s Levee, which will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025, at The Bear Estate (at Living Water Resort), 300 Balsam Street, in Collingwood. Doors open at 1:30 for a fun and interactive component. The ceremony will begin at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to come and celebrate the new year and award recipients. Further event details will be released in the coming weeks.
2024 Order of Collingwood Recipients
- Murray Knowles
- Dr. John Miller
- Naomi Paterson
- Hella Sandberg
- 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.