The nomination period for the 2023 Senior of the Year, Volunteer of the Year and Youth Volunteer of the Year is now open until Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Forms can be obtained on the City’s website, or printed copies are available at City Hall.

For over 40 years, the City of Owen Sound has been recognizing volunteers from community groups and organizations who have made a significant contribution to the quality of life in the City of Owen Sound by awarding a Volunteer of the Year and Senior of the Year award. In 2018, an award for Youth Volunteer of the Year was introduced for volunteers 21 years of age and under.

Award winners in 2022 included Volunteer of the Year, Elizabeth Charlton and Senior of the Year Sharon McKechnie. 

The City’s Community Services Committee serves as the selection committee, evaluating applications and taking into consideration the guidelines laid out in the award criteria. The winners will be presented with their awards prior to a Council meeting in April and June. More information on the criteria and selection process can be found on the City’s website.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound