Community Awards

The Oshawa Community Awards include several categories that honour community members, businesses and organizations for their outstanding contributions to our city. 

Congratulations to the 2026 winners!

Accessibility Improvement Award
Boys and Girls Club Durham Aquatics Department
CIHMental Wellness Solutions
Matisse Hamel-Nelis

Citizen Volunteer Award
Gene Balson
Dave Briggs
Indra Deen
Gail Elliott
Ed Foley
Jillian Follert
Marie Harding
Denise Kettela
Jackie Kot
Marion Saunders

Community Legend Award
UndercoverDachshund

Culture Counts Awards
Professional Artist: Michael Drolet
Emerging Artist: Yongzhen Li
Innovation and Creation Champion: Oshawa Public Libraries

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Award
D.E.I. Youth Champion: Khushi Dhalla
D.E.I. Community Champion: Marisa Mei
D.E.I. Business Champion: Fairy Glen Day Care Centre
D.E.I. Organization Champion: Mission United Physician Services

E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award
Marlene Grass

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Accessibility Improvement Award

Celebrates individuals, businesses or organizations that make significant efforts to enhance accessibility and inclusion within the City of Oshawa.

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Citizen Volunteer Award

Recognizes dedicated individuals who have volunteered with an organization or agency for at least five years. 

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Community Legend Award

Recognizes a person or organization/group that has made a significant impact on the Oshawa community through arts and culture, sports or local initiatives. 

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Culture Counts Awards

Celebrates the creative and cultural achievements of Oshawa’s arts and heritage community. It includes three categories: professional artist, emerging artist, and innovation and creation champion.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Champions Award

Recognizes individuals, community organizations and businesses that have taken efforts to enhance equity and belonging in the city.

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E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award

Honours a person or group who shows innovation and has overcome adversity. It celebrates champions within the community whose achievements reflect perseverance and significant positive impact. 

Contact Us

Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca

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