Civic Awards

Volunteers are Very Important to the City of Elliot Lake

Since 1971, the City of Elliot Lake Mayor and Council have recognized volunteers in the community.

These residents have improved the quality of life in the community by freely contributing their time, skill and energy.

Who chooses the Civic Award winner?

a committee meets once a year to choose a deserving winner
the committee is made up of:
- Dan Gagnon, City CAO
- Karilynn Kluke, Director of Recreation and Culture
- Rhona Guertin
- Ken Pierce

What does the Committee do?

the committee:
- reviews all nominations
- selects the Civic Award winner
- does a report with their recommendation to Council

How does the Committee pick a winner?

The Committee uses the following criteria to decide:

Length of residence in Elliot Lake – 5 years plus.
The personal characteristics of the nominee regarding respect and reputation in the Community.
The types of civic-minded activities this person does, for which organization or church, and for how many years.
The amount of time and effect the nominee puts into their service to the community.
The reasons the nominator believes the nominee is involved and what benefit does the nominee receive.
The value of the nominee's activities to the community organization or church.
Is there any compensation for the volunteer’s hours and if so what is the compensation?

What happens once the Committee gives their report to Council?

Council reviews the Committee's report and gives their final approval. Once approved, the winner will be told the date and time when they will receive the award.

Want to nominate someone?

The deadline for 2022 nominations is 4:30 pm on Friday, October 28^th, 2022.

Please use this online form to nominate a deserving volunteer for the 2022 Civic Award.

Past Civic Award Recipients

2021

Moe Meloche

2020

Nicole and Gerry Jean

Chris Margetts

Pat Stirling

Edo Ten Broek

Margaret Vivyurka

2019

Rick Juuti

2018

Heather Clouston

2017

Vince Ucci

2016

Faye Steel

2015

Al Collett

2014

Nancy-Jo Wannan

2013

Roger Desrosiers

2012

Cleta Sarich

Doug MacLeod

Dr. Denis Prodan

2011

Alan Day

2010

Rose Duhaime

David Timeriski

2009

Jim Graham

2008

Dave Brunet

Marie Murphy-Foran

2007

Steve Van Duin

2006

Virginia Boilard

Diana Graham-Vail

2005

Cindy Britten-Foster

2004

Sheila Stiven

Malcolm "Red" Briffett

Tom Rogers

2003

Gary Morgan

Jack Swift

2002

Robert Campbell

2001

Marjerie Brown

Louis Ucci

Robert Manuel

2000

Brenda Farquhar

William (Bill) Waddell

1999

Georges Bilodeau

John Caskie

1998

Rejean Cyr

Bill Riddle

1997

Claire Dimock

Rick Fournier

1996

Wayne McLeod

1995

Nelma Sillanpaa

Roger Payne

1994

Dan Robitaille

1993

Jim Cox

1992

P. Harris

W. Sanderson

1991

Ann Roxburgh

1990

Al Vivyurka

Margery Sawyer

1989

Hector Giroux

Margaret Walsh

1988

Cliff Noseworthy

Jean Russell

Charles Steel

1987

Dale Burley

Robert Whitehead

1986

Anne Locatelli

George Powell

1985

Carl Petrone

1984

Peter Boychuk

Gillian Bromley

1983

Chic Abramson

Tim Speck

1982

Robert Blewett

Clarence Duke

Harold Kenny

1981

Elmer Aelicks

Lawrence Beckett

Tony Martin

Laurier Myre

1980

Mavis Boreham

Rick Albert

1978

Marnie Lundberg

Edward Blahey

Ruben Juuti

1977

William Kidd, CD

F.J. Mann

J.F. Roch

1976

Olive Isaac

Gus Frobel

D.E. McAfee

1975

Helen McQuarrie

1974

Colleen Laprairie

E. Colwill

1973

A. Brunet

E. Bolan

1972

Rev. G. Forest

S. Farquhar

K. Pierce

1971

Sister St. Camillus

Rev. R.H. Farrell

J.s. McLaren

L.B. Pearson

J. Gauthier

F.R. Joubin

J.J. Greene

P.E. Young

S.B. Roman

J.P. Moody

J.L. Scott

R.G. Hart