AGENDA-Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee-20210201Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
Meeting Agenda
Date:Monday, February 1, 2021
Time:2:00 p.m.
Location:Video Conference
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1.Procedural Notes
This meeting will be held electronically as per Section 19. i) of the Town's
Procedure By-law No. 6228-19, as amended, due to the COVID-19 situation.
2.Appointment of Committee Chair and Vice Chair
That a Committee member be elected as Chair for Year 2021 of the
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee (2018-2022 Term);
and
1.
That a Committee member be elected as Vice Chair for Year 2021 of
the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee (2018-2022
Term).
2.
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
5.Receipt of the Minutes
5.1.Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of
November 4, 2019
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That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting
Minutes of November 4, 2019, be received for information.
6.Delegations
Note: At this time, the Municipal Offices are closed. This meeting will be live
streamed at https://www.youtube.com/user/Townofaurora2012/videos.
Anyone wishing to provide comment on an agenda item is encouraged to visit
www.aurora.ca/participation for guidelines on electronic delegation.
7.Matters for Consideration
7.1.Round Table Discussion; Re: 2021 Awards Event - Award Categories and
Descriptions
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That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
comments regarding the 2021 Awards Event - Award Categories
and Descriptions be received and referred to staff for
consideration and action as appropriate.
1.
7.2.Round Table Discussion; Re: 2021 Awards Event - Event Logistics
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee
comments regarding the 2021 Awards Event - Event Logistics be
received and referred to staff for consideration and action as
appropriate.
1.
8.Informational Items
9.Adjournment
Town of Aurora
Community Recognition Review
Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Monday, November 4, 2019
Time and Location: 11 a.m., Leksand Room, Aurora Town Hall
Committee Members: Erin Cerenzia (Chair), Brian North (Vice Chair), Diane
Buchanan, Paul Martin, Elaine Martini, Jo-anne Spitzer, and
Mayor Tom Mrakas
Members Absent: None
Other Attendees: Shelley Ware, Supervisor, Special Events, and Ishita Soneji,
Council/Committee Coordinator
The Chair called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.
1. Approval of the Agenda
Moved by Jo-anne Spitzer
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
That the agenda as circulated by Legislative Services be approved.
Carried
2. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest under the Municipal Conflict of
Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50.
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3. Receipt of the Minutes
Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July
25, 2019
Moved by Elaine Martini
Seconded by Jo-anne Spitzer
That the Community Recognition Review Advisory Committee meeting minutes of
July 25, 2019, be received for information.
Carried
4. Delegations
None
5. Matters for Consideration
1. Round Table Discussion
Re: 2020 Awards Event – Award Categories Review
Staff distributed the draft 2020 Community Recognition Awards Categories &
Criteria form and provided details of the discussions held at a working group
meeting in September 2019 to consider the suitability of current award categories
and other options, including the addition of the Senior Award category.
The Committee and staff reviewed the proposed 2020 awards criteria form, made
suggestions to the award descriptions and eligibility criteria for various categories
where necessary, and discussed about the addition of the Senior Award category. It
was determined that the addition of the Senior Award would be a pronounced
addition and would complement the purpose of the award program.
Staff noted that the a report regarding the addition of the new category and the
proposed 2020 Community Recognition Awards Categories & Criteria form will be
brought to the November 19, 2019 General Committee meeting for Council’s
consideration.
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Moved by Brian North
Seconded by Paul Martin
1. That the Round Table Discussion regarding the 2020 Awards Event – Award
Categories Review be received and the comments of the Committee be
referred to staff for consideration and action as appropriate.
Carried
6. Informational Items
2. Memorandum from Deputy Town Clerk
Re: Advisory Committee Chair Rotation
The Committee sought clarification on when the new Chair and Vice-Chair would be
appointed, and staff provided a response noting that the new appointments would
be carried out at the first Committee meeting in 2020.
Moved by Brian North
Seconded by Elaine Martini
1. That the memorandum regarding Advisory Committee Chair Rotation be
received for information.
Carried
7. Adjournment
Moved by Paul Martin
Seconded by Diane Buchanan
That the meeting be adjourned at 11:44 a.m.
Carried
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
2020 Aurora Community Recognition Awards
Categories and Criteria
The Town of Aurora recognizes and honours those who help create a community where
individuals, groups and businesses actively support the Town’s development and
enhance the overall community.
Do you know an individual, corporation, or business that deserves to be recognized for
their outstanding contributions to our community? If so, please complete the nomination form below no later than Friday, April 24, 2020.
Nominators will need to provide responses to the questions specific to the award for
which they are submitting a nomination. Winners will be recognized at Aurora’s
Community Recognition Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2020.
Volunteer Service Award
Awarded to individuals with 20 or more (25, 30, 35, 40) years of continuous service to
the Aurora community.
Criteria: Nomination form must be accompanied by a letter of reference verifying
the years of continuous service.
Please Note: To recognize service awards for 5, 10, or 15 years of continued service,
please submit a nomination form indicating the years of service, and the
Mayor and Members of Council would be happy to present these awards
to the volunteers at your Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Youth Volunteer Award
This award is presented to a citizen up to the age of 19 who, through their volunteer
efforts, has made a significant contribution to the community and has demonstrated
their commitment to being a positive leader today and in the future.
Please Note:
• Nominee must be 19 years of age or younger and have volunteered on behalf of or within the Town of Aurora for at least two (2) years.
• Nominees must have volunteered above and beyond any Community Service
requirement hours and must not have completed their volunteer work as part of their employment.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• What kind of volunteer projects has the nominee been involved in?
• How has the nominee had a positive impact on the community?
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Senior Volunteer Award
This award is presented to a citizen above the age of 55, who, through their volunteer efforts, has made a significant contribution to the community and has demonstrated
their commitment to being a positive leader today and in the future.
Please Note:
• Nominee must be 55 years of age or older and have volunteered on behalf of or
within the Town of Aurora for at least two (2) years.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• What kind of volunteer projects has the nominee been involved in?
• How has the nominee had a positive impact on the community?
Green Award
Honouring an individual, business or community organization that supports the protection, preservation, sustainability or conservation of our natural environment, this
award celebrates those who share the Town’s commitment to creating a greener
community.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• What specific actions has the nominee taken to improve our natural environment?
• What kind of projects has the nominee been involved in that contribute towards a greener community?
Arts and Culture Award
Inspired by the Johnsons family, this award is presented to an individual or group that
has enhanced our community through their support or promotion of culture, music, visual, performing, or the literary arts.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• How has the contributions of the nominee enhanced Aurora with their support of
culture, music, visual, performing or the literary arts? Have they been
compensated for their efforts?
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• Why do you think the nominee should receive this award?
Community Leadership Award
This award is presented to an individual, youth, business, community organization, or
not-for-profit organization that has significantly enhanced the Town through their
contribution, commitment, and leadership in the areas of charitable giving, civic engagement, community events, or community spirit.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• How has the nominee distinguished themselves as a community leader?
• Why do you think the nominee should receive this award?
Good Business Award
This award is presented to an Aurora business that has shown its commitment to
assisting Aurora’s economic prosperity, corporate responsibility, and community
involvement through its ongoing support of charitable causes, events, or programs.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• What direct impact has the actions of the nominee had on charitable causes,
events or programs in the community?
• Please provide some examples of how the nominee has shown their commitment to corporate responsibility and the community.
Inclusivity Award
This award is presented to an individual, group, or business which has contributed to
making the Town of Aurora a more accessible and/or inclusive place to live, work, and
play for all people regardless of race, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, creed, religion,
age, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, or ability.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• What initiatives taken by the nominee have contributed to making the Aurora
community more inclusive?
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• Why do you think the nominee should receive this award?
Good Neighbour Award
Inspired by Frank Camenzuli, this award is presented to someone who embodies what it
means to be a good neighbour; this award recognizes and celebrates the simple acts of
kindness and compassion that help create connected and vibrant neighbourhoods.
Please Note: Nominees will not be considered for this award if their nomination involved monetary compensation or fulfilling duties of their employment.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the nomination form:
• How has the nominee demonstrated simple acts of kindness and compassion in
your neighbourhood?
• Please provide examples of how the nominee has been a good neighbour.
Community Safety Award
Presented to an individual dedicated to the development, promotion or support of initiatives that improve community safety, this award recognizes that safer
communities only happen when individuals take action to make a difference.
Please Note: This could be awarded to an employee who goes beyond the scope of
their employment duties.
Please provide answers to these questions about your nominee and attach to the
nomination form:
• How has the nominee contributed to making our community safer?
• Why do you feel the nominee is deserving of this award?
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Citizen of the Year Award
The Town of Aurora's Citizen of the Year Award is an annual award recognizing the exceptional contributions made by a local citizen to our community.
The Citizen of the Year Award has been awarded by the Town of Aurora since 1970. This individual is selected by the Office of the Mayor in consultation with a small group
of dedicated community volunteers. This award recipient has demonstrated all-round
community involvement rather than specific activity or contribution.
Criteria:
1) Nominee must be a citizen of the Town of Aurora who is at least 16 years of age, excluding elected Members of Council or employees of the Town of
Aurora.
2) Nominations may be made by an individual citizen, a group of citizens, and/or a Town organization.
3) Nomination form must be accompanied by at least one (1) letter of no more than two (2) pages, detailing the recent or ongoing activities or contributions of
the nominee in the Town of Aurora. These activities should demonstrate all-
round community involvement rather than a specific activity or contribution. 4) Additional independent letters of support are encouraged.
5) Special consideration may be given to nominees younger than 16 years of age, if the evaluation group deems such a nomination applicable and the nominee
meets all other criteria.
The evaluation group will give priority to nominations that recognize a nominee’s recent or ongoing activities or contributions to the Town of Aurora. Special consideration may
be given to posthumous nominations or to nominees whose activities or contributions occurred more than three (3) years ago, if the evaluation group deems such
nominations applicable and the nominee meets all other criteria.
Nominations will be accepted until Friday, April 24, 2020. All nominations can be
emailed to sware@aurora.ca or mailed to:
Attention: 2020 Aurora’s Community Recognition Award
Nomination
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Box 1000
Aurora, ON L4G 6J1
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100 John West Way
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6J1
(905) 727-3123
aurora.ca
Town of Aurora
2020 Aurora’s Community
Recognition Awards
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Please complete all fields of the 2020 Aurora’s Community Recognition Awards Nomination Form,
ensuring the correct spelling of each name. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, April 24,
2020.
Nominator: _____________________________________________________
Organization (if applicable): _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Postal Code: _____________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________
Category:
☐ Volunteer Service Award (5, 10, 15 years) ☐ Volunteer Service Award (20, 25, 30, 35, 40
(Presented at the organization’s AGM) years)
☐ Youth Volunteer Award ☐ Senior Volunteer Award
☐ Green Award ☐ Arts and Culture Award
☐ Community Leadership Award ☐ Good Business Award
☐ Inclusivity Award ☐ Good Neighbour Award
☐ Community Safety Award ☐ Citizen of the Year Award
Date: _____________________________________________________
I Nominate: _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Postal Code: _____________________________________________________
Telephone: _____________________________________________________
Email Address: _____________________________________________________
Please attach only the answers required for the questions in the
specific award category of this nomination.
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