Recognizing Nanaimo champions

Nominations now open for 2024 Civic Sport Merit Awards and Arts/Culture Merit Awards

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed September 16, 2025 10:59 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is looking to recognize individuals or groups who were awarded outstanding achievement in the areas of sport, arts and culture in 2024. Awards are given to individuals or groups who receive International, National, Western Canadian or Provincial first-place honours. The deadline for application is September 22, 2025.

Awards will be presented on Monday, November 17, 2025 at a regular Meeting of Council. City Council presents certificates of congratulations and medallions to individuals, groups, teams and clubs who have brought Provincial, Western Canadian, National or International level recognition to our City. Recipients must be residents of Nanaimo and must have placed first or received highest standing in their field of endeavour.

Awards are given based on the following considerations:

• Winners (gold medal or first place) of a Provincial or Western Canadian, National or International Championships in sport
• Outstanding achievement (winner or “Gold” / “Highest” standing) in visual or performing art in Provincial, Western Canadian, National or International festival / competition
• All individual recipients must reside in the City of Nanaimo
• Achievements must be in an amateur activity unrelated to the recipient’s livelihood (they must not have been paid for their achievement); special consideration may be given at the discretion of Parks, Recreation and Culture staff

Please visit the City of Nanaimo website to complete the online registration process at www.nanaimo.ca or email your questions to awards@nanaimo.ca

Link to Strategic Plan: The Civic Sport Merit Awards and Arts/Culture Merit Awards support Council's directive for livability.

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