Councillor Dasko Invites You to Nominate a Business or Individual for the Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards!
This year’s Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards will be held on October 23rd, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will be featured!
Carmen Corbasson Community Centre
Lynn Petrescue Room, 2nd floor (elevator access)
Business Awards Categories
Small business owners are an integral part of our community. In addition to contributing to the local community’s unique identity and being involved locally, small business owners are job creators, providing local employment opportunities allowing local residents to work closer to home. Having multiple small businesses all striving to be unique and innovative, can result in a healthy marketplace and well-served consumers. One-of-a-kind and locally made products can attract customers to our area, bolstering tourism and contributing to our local community. These establishments benefit our local economy and help support the place we call home.
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who:
– creates exceptional products and services
– keep our local economies moving forward
– embodies the spirit of community
– values and demonstrates innovation
Excellence in Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for:
– consistently exceeding customer or guest expectations
– exceptional service standards in our community
Restaurant of the Year Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides:
– a most enjoyable overall guest experience
– high standards for food quality
– excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience
Arts and Community Awards Categories
The Arts & Community Awards celebrate individuals who make Ward 1 a vibrant, creative, and connected community. These awards honour exceptional contributions in the arts, volunteerism, youth leadership, and community spirit. Through these categories we recognize those who uplift others, spark creativity, and strengthen the fabric of our neighbourhoods. Whether through artistic expression, selfless service, or everyday acts of kindness, these individuals help shape a stronger, more inclusive Ward 1.
Artist of The Year Award
The Artist of the Year Award celebrates an individual whose artistic talent, creativity, and dedication have made a significant impact in our community through the arts.
Nominees should demonstrate not only artistic excellence, but also a commitment to sharing their work in ways that inspire, engage, or uplift others in Ward 1. Whether through performance, exhibitions, teaching, or community involvement, this award honours artists whose work enriches the cultural life of our neighbourhoods.
Let’s celebrate the creatives who bring colour, rhythm, and soul to our community. This award seeks to recognize:
– exceptional performances or composition
– pieces that captivate audiences with their talent
– artistic expression and creativity
Good Neighbour Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual who positively influences their local community with:
– acts of kindness, and generosity
– community involvement and volunteerism
– assistance to neighbours in need
Volunteer of the Year Award
Our city is built by those who give their time and expertise selflessly, expecting nothing in return. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in volunteering to make Ward 1 – a better place to live, work, and play by:
– dedication and commitment to their cause
– impacting the community
– demonstrating leadership
– supporting vulnerable populations
– enriching the culture
– community engagement
Youth Excellence Award
The Ward 1 Youth Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates the outstanding achievements and contributions of young people, ages 15 to 24, who are helping to shape and strengthen our community. Whether through creative expression, academic achievement, athletic talent, a passion for volunteerism, or inspiring leadership, this award honours youth whose efforts and accomplishments have had a positive and lasting impact in Ward 1. It’s a celebration of the young voices, hands, hearts, and intellect making a real difference where we live.
Lifetime Achievement Award (chosen by Stephen)
Nominator Name:
Nominator Email:
Award for Nomination:
Nominee Name:
Nominee Email:
Short explanation about why you are nominating the Ward 1 resident:
Email your nomination now to stephen.dasko@mississauga.ca.