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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 - Nomination period closes February 1, 2021 |
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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. Please see the link below for the complete application form. The most recent recipients of the Order of Orillia - Ms. Betsy Gross, Mr. Marcel Rousseau, and Mr. Carter Metcalf who were celebrated "virtually" as part of the December 10, 2020 Council meeting. Order of Orillia Nomination Application List of Order of Orillia Recipients Order of Orillia Booklet - 2020 Version COMING SOON! |
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Orillia Hall of Fame - Nominations may be submitted year round |
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The Orillia Hall of Fame recognizes Orillians who have received national and/or international recognition in their field of endeavour. Nominations for the Orillia Hall of Fame are accepted at any time during the year and reviewed on an as required basis. Please see the link below for the complete application form. The most recent inductees to the Orillia Hall of Fame are Jeff Hutchings and Rick Ley. The inductees were honoured at a reception prior to the May 14 , 2018 Council meeting. For more information, please see the program for the evening's event. Hall of Fame Nomination Application List of Orillia Hall of Fame Members Hall of Fame Book - 2020 Edition Orillia Hall of Fame Banners The Commemorative Awards Committee creates a banner for each member inducted. A variety of the banners will be displayed along Mississaga Street as space permits throughout the summer and fall each year. The Orillia Hall of Fame banners 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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| Recent Minutes |
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Note: from April to September of 2020, Committee meetings were suspended due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. November 5, 2020 - No Quorum December 3, 2020 - DRAFT minutes - Please use this link to view the recorded meeting. |
| Regular Meeting Date and Contact |
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The Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the Orillia City Centre. Please contact the Committee Secretary to confirm dates and times. Contact: Robin Cadeau, Assistant Clerk: 705-329-2452 |
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