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The Office of the Mayor provides a number of official services to its citizens. The following services are available:

Citizen of the Year

Nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award have now closed.  

The 2024 Citizen of the Year panel includes former winners Derick Lehmann, Cam Davidson, Marci Csumrik, and Fred Larsen, as well as OrilliaMatters editor Dave Dawson, Pure Country 106 Morning Host Carey Moran, and Orillia Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Allan Lafontaine.

The recipient shall be named at a regularly scheduled Council meeting early in 2024.

The Citizen of the Year award is generously donated by Joe Watt Trophy and Engraving.

Official Greetings and Congratulatory Messages

The Mayor will send official greetings to mark significant birthdays, special wedding anniversaries, and other significant special milestones. Congratulatory messages from the Mayor are also available to various organizations marking milestones. Please provide at least two weeks notice for any requests, and requests must be made through the online request form. 

Request a certificate.

Proclamations

The Mayor is pleased to issue proclamations for special occasions or special events for non-profit community groups and organizations.

To request a proclamation, please complete the online proclamation request form. If you have any questions, send an email to mayor@orillia.ca. Please provide at least two weeks notice for any requests.

Flag Raising

The Office of the Mayor administers flag raisings for the Orillia Opera House and the Orillia City Centre. Flag raisings take place Monday mornings and showcase many of the wonderful organizations within Orillia. To request a flag raising, please email mayor@orillia.ca identifying the date and location your organization wishes to have a flag raising. Organizations are responsible to provide their own flag for the event.

Tag Days

The City of Orillia administers the approval process for organizations/service clubs to solicit donations outside of area businesses (who are amenable to tagging). This is referred to as Tag Days. Tag days are assigned on a first come, first serve basis for the current year. Read the Tag Days Policy to learn more.  

Business Grand Openings and Celebrations

The Mayor appreciates the opportunity to attend official business openings, ribbon cuttings, and business celebrations to present a Certificate and to bring well wishes on behalf of the City.

City of Orillia Pins

Municipal lapel pins with the official City of Orillia crest are available in limited quantities. The Mayor's Office welcomes requests for pins to distribute to various groups, organizations, and special events.

Constituent Meetings

The Mayor welcomes group meetings with local citizens who have a specific issue or concern about City of Orillia matters.

Request a meeting with Mayor McIsaac.

For more information about any of these services, please email mayor@orillia.ca, or call 705-326-1177.

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