Recognition and Awards

The City has several awards and recognitions to honour Oshawa community members, businesses and organizations for their contributions to our community.

Community Legends Award

Recognizes individuals and organizations whose everyday actions make a positive impact on Oshawa.

Who will you nominate?

Oshawa Culture Counts Awards

Celebrates the creative and cultural achievements of community members.

View the winners

E.P. Taylor Windfields Farm Champion Award

Celebrate someone who exemplifies innovation and has overcome adversity.

Submit your nomination

Celebrate a Business Milestone

Receive a letter of congratulations from the Mayor of Oshawa to observe a business milestone.

Submit milestone request

Letter or Certificate from the Mayor

Receive a congratulatory letter from the Mayor of Oshawa for celebrating a milestone event, such as a milestone birthday or wedding anniversary.

Make a request

Tree and Bench Program

Pay tribute to a person or occasion by purchasing a park tree or bench for installation in a City of Oshawa park.

Get details

Street Naming Policy

Nominate an Oshawa family member or friend for recognition through the war dead and war veteran's street naming program.

Learn more

Flag Raisings and Proclamations

Recognizes significant day, week or month with a Certificate of Proclamation and/or the request to raise the flag of a community organization at Oshawa City Hall.

Request recognition

Example of urban design at Lakeview Park with the playground structure

Urban Design Awards

Recognizes the contributions architects, landscape architects, urban designers, planners, developers, builders and other individuals make to Oshawa's appearance, livability and quality of life.

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