The City of Toronto, along with City Agencies, Boards and Advisory groups, have several award and recognition programs for individuals, community organizations and professionals to recognize outstanding contributions to the City of Toronto.
These awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations whose contribution has helped to create a more equitable city by addressing discrimination and working to eliminate barriers to equality.
Number of Awards: 5
These awards are currently on hold and further calls for nomination will be announced in 2025.
This legacy award is presented annually to a resident in the former borough of East York who has made outstanding contributions to their community as a volunteer.
Number of Awards: 1
Nominations for the 2025 award are now closed.
2025 Award Ceremony: March 23, 2025
Annual awards to recognize individuals and groups for donating their time, energy and skills to enhance the lives of residents and clients in the City’s 10 long-term care homes and community programs.
Number of Awards: 2
Nomination information will be posted in the Spring.
The Key to the City is bestowed by the Mayor upon distinguished persons and honoured guests of the City of Toronto.
Annual recognition for exceptional leadership by young women in Toronto.
Number of Awards: 2
Nominations for the 2025 award are now closed.
The Toronto Police Services Board recognizes civilians, who through their extraordinary actions, saved lives and contributed to the safety of our community.
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Toronto Police Services Board - 55th Annual Police Excellence Awards
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of those who have brought recognition to Toronto through sport.
Number of Awards: 13
Nominations are now open to January 31, 2025.
Information on the awards ceremony will be posted in the spring 2025.
An annual mentorship and network which supports female climate leaders who are working to develop and implement innovative solutions to address the climate emergency in Toronto. Following the mentorship period, three climate-related projects will be awarded.
Number of Awards/Prizes: 3
Mentee applications for the 2025 Women4ClimateTO Mentorship program are now closed.
These awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations whose contribution has helped to create a more equitable city by addressing discrimination and working to eliminate barriers to equality.
Number of Awards: 5.
These awards are currently on hold and further calls for nomination will be announced in 2025.
Annual recognition of projects which contribute to community safety in Toronto.
Number of Awards: up to 10
Information on this awards program will be posted in Spring 2025.
These awards recognize and acknowledge the extraordinary contributions that community organizations make to support the health and solidarity of the residents of the City of Toronto, particularly those from Black, Indigenous, and other equity deserving communities. In 2024, the award will recognize organizations known for their community collaboration.
Number of Awards: up to 25
Nominations are now closed for the 2025 awards.
Award Ceremony: May 15, 2025
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of those who have brought recognition to Toronto through sport.
Number of Awards: 13
Nominations are now open to January 31, 2025.
Information on the awards ceremony will be posted in Spring 2025.
An annual celebration of Toronto’s most beautiful gardens – nominations may include your garden, a neighbour’s garden or any garden within Toronto.
Number of Awards: 5
2025 nomination details to be posted shortly.
Annual recognition for exceptional leadership by young women in Toronto.
Number of Awards: 2
Nominations for the 2025 award are now closed.
An annual program which honours books of literary or artistic merit that are evocative of Toronto.
Submissions Open: January 2, 2025
Submissions Close: April 30, 2025
Awards Ceremony: October 2025
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of those who have brought recognition to Toronto through sport.
Number of Awards: 13
Nominations are now open to January 31, 2025.
Information on the awards ceremony will be posted in Spring 2025.
A biennial program celebrating those who are helping to improve communities by shaping the City’s physical environment.
Number of Award Categories: 9
The 2025 Toronto Urban Design Awards program will open for submissions on March 3, 2025.