Applications and nominations are now open for the Toronto Arts Awards (until November 3, 2026), the Agnes Macphail Award (until November 29, 2026), the Open Data Awards (until December 4, 2026), and the Toronto Sports Hall of Fame 2027 (until February 26, 2027).
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 nominations are not being received.
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 2027 award are open until November 29, 2026.
These awards are presented to artists, cultural leaders and businesses in recognition of artistic excellence, cultural leadership and contribution to the arts.
Number of Awards: 11
Nominations are now open until November 3, 2026.
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 at the end of the year.
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
This award will not be given in 2026. Please check back in the fall 2026 for updates about future awards.
The Toronto Police Service Board recognizes civilians, who through their extraordinary actions, saved lives and contributed to the safety of our community.
Toronto Police Service Board - Awards
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of those who have brought recognition to Toronto through sport.
Number of Awards: 13
Nominations for the 2027 season are open until February 26, 2027.
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 2027 Women4ClimateTO Mentorship program will open in October 2026.
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 nominations are not being received.
These awards are presented to artists, cultural leaders and businesses in recognition of artistic excellence, cultural leadership and contribution to the arts.
Number of Awards: 11
Nominations are now open until November 3, 2026.
Annual recognition of projects which contribute to community safety in Toronto.
Number of Awards: up to 10
Award will not be presented in 2026.
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.
Number of Awards: up to 25
Nominations for the 2027 awards will open in December 2026.
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of those who have brought recognition to Toronto through sport.
Number of Awards: 13
Nominations for the 2027 season are open until February 26, 2027.
These awards are presented to artists, cultural leaders and businesses in recognition of artistic excellence, cultural leadership and contribution to the arts.
Number of Awards: 11
Nominations are now open until November 3, 2026.
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
Nominations for the 2026 awards are currently on hold.
This award acknowledges uses of Toronto’s open data – whether it’s an application, a visualization, an analysis or article, or a software tool – for the good of the city.
Number of Awards: 6
Nominations are now open until December 4, 2026.
Annual recognition for exceptional leadership by young women in Toronto.
Number of Awards: 2
This award will not be given in 2026. Please check back in the fall 2026 for updates about future awards.
An annual program which honours books of literary or artistic merit that are evocative of Toronto.
Nominations for the 2026 award are now closed.
Please check back at a later date for information on the Awards Ceremony that takes place in the fall.
An annual celebration of the accomplishments of those who have brought recognition to Toronto through sport.
Number of Awards: 13
Nominations for the 2026 season are open until February 26, 2027.
A biennial program celebrating those who are helping to improve communities by shaping the City’s physical environment.
Number of Award Categories: 9
Nominations for the 2027 awards will open in March 2027.