Order of Vaughan nominations are being accepted now

Thestar.com
May 30, 2022

Do you know someone who is deserving of the Order of Vaughan?

Nominations are open for the city’s highest civic honour.

Do you know someone who is dedicated to bettering the community? Or a person who advocates for the community and brings positive change? Nominate them for consideration to the Order of Vaughan. This award is the highest honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on an individual who exemplifies extraordinary citizenship.

The Order of Vaughan was an initiative first launched by Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua in 2016 to mark Vaughan’s 25th anniversary.

The award was created to pay tribute to individuals who have made a meaningful impact on Vaughan’s civic life and have dedicated their time and talent to the city’s ongoing success. In its first year, 25 recipients were invested in the order. In subsequent years -- and for 2022 -- up to 10 nominees may be eligible to receive the award. Since its inception, 52 remarkable individuals have been invested with the order.

The award recognizes leaders within the following categories: accessibility; athletics; arts and entertainment; business; education; environment; equity and diversity; health and wellness; media and communications; not-for-profit; philanthropy; public service; science and technology; and spirituality.

To be eligible, a nominee must be a living person at the time of nomination and have dedicated their time, talent, and resources for the betterment of Vaughan. An individual does not need to reside in Vaughan to be eligible. Nominations will not be accepted for staff currently employed by the City of Vaughan or current elected public office holders at the federal, provincial or municipal levels.

Self-nominations will also not be accepted. View additional eligibility criteria and the online application package at vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan.

The nomination period will run until Friday, Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Once closed, the Order of Vaughan Selection Committee will review nominations and recommend successful candidates to council for approval. The 2022 order will be presented by Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council during an official investiture ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 3, at Vaughan City Hall. Additional details about the ceremony will be posted to vaughan.ca/OrderOfVaughan closer to the event date.