Nominations open Jan. 1 for 2025 Calgary Awards

Mayor Jyoti Gondek is asking Calgarians to nominate outstanding individuals and organizations for the 2025 Calgary Awards.  

"The Calgary Awards provide us with an opportunity to recognize Calgarians whose unwavering dedication and integrity make our city incredible," says Mayor Gondek. "Let's come together to honour these remarkable individuals and organizations with a Calgary Award.” 

The Calgary Awards pay tribute to Calgarians in five categories: 

· Accessibility 

· The Environment 

· International Achievement 

· The W.O. Mitchell Book Prize  

· Community Achievement: 

o Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement 

o Calgarian of the Year  

o Arts 

o Community Advocate - Individual 

o Community Advocate - Organization 

o Education 

o Heritage 

o Social Impact - Business  

o Youth 

The nomination period ends Jan. 26, and recipients will be announced in June 2025.  

You can find out about award criteria, view videos of past recipients, and fill out online nomination forms at calgary.ca/calgaryawards, or email calgaryawards@calgary.ca.