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| Mandate and Purpose |
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The Commemorative Awards Committee is governed by Chapter 124 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code. The purpose of the Committee is to make recommendations for recipients of the Order of Orillia Award and inductees into the Orillia Hall of Fame. The Committee operates at arm's length from Council to solicit nominees for these awards, and determine the manner of award and presentation. In other matters as directed by Council, the Committee acts as an advisory body reporting to Council Committee. |
| Membership |
| The Committee is comprised of five members: four eligible electors of the City of Orillia and one member who may be a local area resident. |
Order of Orillia - Seeking Nominations now! |
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Know a great volunteer? Would you like to honour them for their work in the community? The Commemorative Awards Committee is looking for individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond by volunteering in Orillia. The Order of Orillia is an award which provides recognition to the unsung hero; the people who have dedicated their lives to make a difference in the community and enrich the lives of others through volunteering. Nominations for the Order of Orillia Award are welcome at any time of the year and the award is typically made during a Council meeting during Volunteer Week each April. Deadline for 2023 nominations is February 14, 2023. Order of Orillia Nomination Application List of Order of Orillia Recipients Order of Orillia Booklet - 2021 Edition The most recent recipients of the Order of Orillia - Erin Price and Michael C. Jones who were celebrated "virtually" as part of the April 19, 2021 Council meeting. |
Orillia Hall of Fame - Nominations are under review! |
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The Commemorative Awards Committee is focused on celebrating Orillia’s past and present residents who have remarkable achievements in such areas as the arts, sports, philanthropy, and politics. Nominations for the Orillia Hall of Fame are accepted at any time during the year and reviewed on an as required basis. Hall of Fame Nomination Application Revisit Orillia’s Hall of Fame through the years while commemorating past and present inductees and their achievements. List of Orillia Hall of Fame Members Hall of Fame Book - 2020 Edition The most recent inductees to the Orillia Hall Fame are Jeff Hutchings and Rick Ley.
Orillia Hall of Fame Banners The Commemorative Awards Committee creates a banner for each member inducted. A variety of the banners are displayed along Mississaga Street by the Downtown Orillia Management Board as space permits throughout the summer and fall each year. This project was made possible by the Community Fund for Canada's 150th, a collaboration between the City of Orillia's Commemorative Awards Committee, the Government of Canada, and extraordinary leaders from coast to coast.
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| Agendas, Meeting Links and Recent Minutes |
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Next Meeting: Thursday, November 24, 2022 - AGENDA - LIVESTREAM Recent Minutes: August 25, 2022 - DRAFT minutes - Please use this link to view the open session portion of the meeting.
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| Regular Meeting Date |
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The Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of the month. Please contact the Committee Secretary to confirm dates and times. |
We attempt to make our website documents accessible, however, some of these documents may not completely meet the AODA accessibility requirements. If you require assistance or communication support, please contact Jocelyn French, Committee Secretary: 705-325-7544.
