Know of an outstanding resident in Mississauga? Nominations are open for the Citizen of the Year Award

By February 6, 2026Announcement

The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes one Mississauga resident annually who has given unselfishly to their community.

February 6, 2026

From now until March 29, nominations are being accepted for the Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award for Citizen of the Year. The award commemorates Shipp’s legacy of dedication and service to the community. Named in memory of Gordon S. Shipp, who was a local custom home builder and Chairman of the Board of Shipp Corporation Ltd., the award commemorates Shipp’s legacy of dedication and service to the community.

This award was previously presented by Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® and the former Mississauga Real Estate Board. The City of Mississauga has assumed responsibility of the award, which will be presented as part of the City’s 2026 annual Civic Recognition evening.

Mississauga residents eligible for this award are those who have unselfishly given their time and energy to make a positive difference in the community and make life better for citizens. The recipients are those who have shown outstanding leadership, community service and philanthropic efforts. They are known for their positive attitude and ability to inspire others through unmatched teamwork and commitment.

Nomination process

  1. Visit the Civic Recognition webpage
  2. Review the awards criteria
  3. Email civicrecognition.program@mississauga.ca with a description of the nominee’s achievements

The volunteer selection committee made up of one citizen member from each Ward in the City, a member from the Shipp family and Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, will review and put forward a recommendation in April that will be shared with Members of Mississauga City Council for their final approval.

The recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony at Mississauga City Hall later this year.

For more information, visit the webpage.

Background

As approved by Council in August 2025, the City of Mississauga is now responsible for the Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award for Citizen of the Year. The award was last presented in May 2025 by Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® and will be presented in 2026 as part of the City’s annual Civic Recognition evening this fall.

Gordon S. Shipp Memorial Award for Citizen of the Year, named in memory of Gordon S. Shipp, commemorates his legacy of dedication and service to the community. It recognizes a resident of Mississauga who has given unselfishly of their time and energy, for the betterment of the community and its citizens. Recipients are celebrated for his or her outstanding leadership, community service, and philanthropic efforts and are known for their positive attitude and ability to inspire others through co-operation and dedication.

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