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PDF (New Window)| Record #: BTN0162 | Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2020 |
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| Public Comments | Athlete of the Year and Sport Person of the Year awards are presented by the Burlington Sport Alliance |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 905-337-7600 ext 7413 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-213-3609 |
| Fax | 905-335-7675 |
| Website | www.burlington.ca/en/your-city/Burlingtons-Best-Awards.asp |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/cityburlington/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/cityburlington/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/city-of-burlington_2 Twitter: twitter.com/cityburlington YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CityofBurlington |
| Primary Contact | Jo-Anne Rudy, Committee Clerk; Phone: (Business) 905-337-7600 ext 7413; Email: jo-anne.rudy@burlington.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit |
| Funding | City / Town ; City of Burlington, sponsoring individuals, groups and agencies |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The planning committee works with staff to plan and implement the annual Burlington's Best Awards event, and chooses recipients for the following awards: * Citizen of the Year: a person whose volunteer activity has made a significant and sustained contribution to the vibrancy and wellbeing of the Burlington community * Junior Citizen of the Year: a high school student, 18 years or younger, who has made a significant contribution to the Burlington community * Senior Person of the Year: a person, 55 years or older, who has advocated on behalf of seniors and/or made a significant contribution to the Burlington community * Environmental Award: an individual or group that improved and/or protects Burlington's environment * Community Service Award: an individual or group whose volunteer activity has contributed to the betterment of the Burlington community * Arts Person of the Year: an individual who has contributed to the arts in Burlington as an artist, patron or advocate including but not limited to, visual arts, media arts, musical arts, performing arts and literary arts * Heritage Award: an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the preservation of Burlington's heritage, and has volunteered their time in an effort to support the preservation of Burlington's heritage |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Nominations for Burlington's Best Awards are to be submitted to the Clerks Department at City Hall * Nomination form available online Committee member application forms available at Clerks Department at City Hall or online * request for citizen applications is usually made in the fall of each year with appointments to committees made in January |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Site Location | Downtown Burlington |
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Brant St and James St |
| Mailing Address | c/o Burlington's Best Committee PO Box 5013 City Hall 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; City Hall is accessible to people who use personal mobility devices * assistive listening devices are available to use in Council Chambers * City of Burlington documents can be made available in alternative formats upon request * communication supports are available upon request * contact city@burlington.ca to request other accessibility related accommodation |
| Categories and Classification | |
| Service Categories | Community Recognition ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups |
