October 14, 2026 - 1:07pm
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(Tiny, Ontario) The Township of Tiny is calling for nominations for the 2026 Citizen of the Year Awards. The nomination period closes at noon on January 5, 2027. There are four award categories, including:
Corrie Hamelin Memorial Community Volunteer Award
This award recognizes an individual who has volunteered their time and energy to more than one community association, organization or cause, in a selfless manner; and/or has strong beliefs in giving back to the community and benefiting the people of the township.
Robert Robitaille Memorial Volunteer Award
This award recognizes an individual who has generously volunteered their time and has been committed to the development and advancement of parks and recreation in the community; and/or has made a difference and as a result, has improved the quality of life in the township.
Senior of the Year Award, also known as the “Heart of Tiny Award”
This award recognizes an outstanding senior who, during or after the age of 65, contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural, or civic life of the township.
Youth of the Year Award
This award recognizes an outstanding youth who, before or during the age of 18, contributed to the enrichment of the social, cultural, or civic life of the township.
Nominations will be accepted through the new online nomination portal available at www.tiny.ca/Volunteer. Additional information such as letters of support, copies of certificates, newspaper clippings, and/or stories should be included in submissions.
For more information or to view the nomination applications, visit www.tiny.ca/Volunteer.
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