Municipal Awards
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It’s time to roll out the red carpet and celebrate the best of the best in the Town of Paradise with the 2023 Municipal Awards. Our annual awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour those individuals, groups, and businesses who excel in their activity or field and help make our Town what it is.
The ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Paradise Double Ice Complex. The event provides an opportunity to present several awards in various categories, highlighting the accomplishments of deserving recipients.
Nominations for the 2023 Municipal Awards are now open!
Municipal Award categories, descriptions, and their corresponding Nomination Forms are available below. Nomination Forms must be submitted by email or in person at the Paradise Double Ice Complex by noon on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Municipal Awards
Athletic Awards
| Junior Male Athlete of the Year |
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Recipients of the Town of Paradise Junior Male Athlete of the Year Award are individuals (18 years & younger) who excel in competitive organized sports, exemplifying athleticism, leadership and sportsmanlike qualities.
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| Junior Female Athlete of the Year |
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The Junior Female Athlete of the Year is awarded to individuals (18 years & younger) who excel in competitive organized sports, exemplifying athleticism, leadership and sportsmanlike qualities.
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| 19+ Male Athlete of the Year |
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This award honours the Town's top male athlete (19 - 49 years old). The Male Athlete of the Year Award takes into account level of competition (International, National, Atlantic, Provincial, Regional/Local), the number of sports played, as well as achievements, accomplishments, and contributions to sport.
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| 19+ Female Athlete of the Year |
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This award honours the Town's top female athlete (19 - 49 years old). The Female Athlete of the Year Award takes into account level of competition (International, National, Atlantic, Provincial, Regional/Local), the number of sports played, as well as achievements, accomplishments, and contributions to sport.
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50+ Male Athlete of the Year |
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This award honours the Town's top male athlete (50 years & older). The Male Athlete of the Year Award takes into account level of competition (International, National, Atlantic, Provincial, Regional/Local), the number of sports played, as well as achievements, accomplishments, and contributions to sport.
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50+ Female Athlete of the Year |
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This award honours the Town's top female athlete (50 years & older). The Female Athlete of the Year Award takes into account level of competition (International, National, Atlantic, Provincial, Regional/Local), the number of sports played, as well as achievements, accomplishments, and contributions to sport.
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Citizenship and Volunteer Awards
| Coach of the Year |
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Recipients of the Town of Paradise Coach of the Year Award are individuals who excel in their role, exemplifying and instilling athleticism, leadership and sportsmanlike qualities in others.
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| Youth of the Year (18 years & under) |
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The Youth of the Year distinction is awarded to a youth who is devoted to helping others within the community, and who displays leadership and dedication in their involvement in programs, activities, and all they do.
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| Citizen of the Year |
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This individual is seen as a leader within the community, and displays leadership, while offering the community a great amount of service, all while acting as a role model.
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| Volunteer of the Year |
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This individual is devoted to the act of volunteering, while bringing enthusiasm and exemplifying all the selfless traits of an ideal volunteer.
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| Volunteer Group of the Year |
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This group is committed to bettering the community through volunteering, benefiting various community events and initiatives throughout the year.
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Business Awards
| Business Excellence (15 employees or over) |
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This award recognizes commendable success. Examples may include years in business, percentage of sales growth, expansion of products, services, premises, staffing levels, notable awards, designations, workplace programs, employee recognition or training programs, charitable and community contributions. Supporting documentation is recommended. Open to businesses in Paradise, with 15 or more employees that may have a success story to share.
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| Business Excellence (Under 15 employees) |
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This award recognizes commendable success. Examples may include years in business, percentage of sales growth, expansion of products, services, premises, staffing levels, notable awards, designations, workplace programs, employee recognition or training programs, charitable and community contributions. Supporting documentation is recommended. Open to businesses in Paradise, with less than 15 employees that may have a success story to share.
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| Property Pride |
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This award recognizes businesses and organizations that consistently demonstrate pride in the exterior appearance of their business, property, and community. Property exterior improvements, on-going maintenance, signage, landscaping, and store front appearance, as well as support of community cleanliness efforts to be considered. Photos and supporting documentation are encouraged. Open to tenants and owners of single units in multi-unit buildings as well as stand-alone properties in Paradise.
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| Innovation and Resiliency |
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This award recognizes businesses and organizations that demonstrate the ability to adapt and respond to disruptions, shifts, and opportunities through innovation, efficiency, and creativity while maintaining or improving business operations. This award celebrates business innovation in operations, products and services, marketing, design, digital transformation, training, and other related business activities. Open to all businesses in Paradise.
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General Information and Eligibility Requirements
- All accomplishments noted in the nomination must have taken place between January 2022 and December 2022.
- All Nominees must be current residents, groups, or businesses in the Town of Paradise and must have resided within the Town for a minimum of six (6) months prior to the deadline for nomination.
- Residents of the Town of Paradise taking part in relevant activities outside the Town are considered eligible for awards. Volunteer, Youth, and Citizen of the Year are predominately based on activities affecting the Town of Paradise.
- The caliber of activities that an individual participates in on a national, provincial, and local level are considered.
- Official Nomination Forms must be completed and signed by a Nominator outside of the nominee's immediate family. Businesses may self-nominate.
- Separate Nominating Forms and Nominators are required if a nominee is to be nominated for more than one award.
- Information contained on the Nomination Form and attached sheets will be the basis for Awards Selection.
- All decisions of the Awards Selection Committee are final. Members of the immediate family of the Awards Selection Committee will not be eligible for awards.
- The deadline to submit Nomination Forms for consideration is April 3, 2023.
Past Recipients
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