Volunteer Appreciation

Eligibility

• Nominees must be a resident of Brockton.
• A merchant or service provider who has gone above and beyond the norm in looking after the people they serve in the community.
• An individual who goes out of their way, possibly on a continuous basis, to assist seniors, particularly those who are vulnerable financially or for health reasons.
• An individual who has a good natured, outgoing personality who makes the lives of those they encounter daily, a little more enjoyable.
• An individual who rallies the community for a cause important to the community or member of the community.

Criteria

Nominees for this award should be someone who has taken the initiative to do spontaneous or unheralded deeds, rather than participation in group activities such as those with community groups or associations that result in Brockton being a more enjoyable community to live in. Activities must embody a strong sense of values, promote the positive impact of good neighbourly deeds and have contributed to the vitality and fabric of our community.

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Municipality of Brockton.
2. Nominators will be contacted to confirm receipt of the nomination form. Nominees will be contacted to inform them that they have been nominated for the award.
3. Nominees and their Nominators will be invited to attend the Municipality of Brockton's Volunteer Recognition Event on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre (290 Durham Street West, Walkerton).

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published on the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do not wish to have their name or photo published.

The winner of the Good Neighbour Award will receive a certificate and Brockton Dollars.

Eligibility

• All nominees must live in the Municipality of Brockton
• Nominees must be ages 12-17 years old (Grades 7-12)
• The nominator cannot be related to an individual nominee

Criteria

Do you know a youth that is committed to your community and improving the world around you?  If you believe that you know of a Brockton student that is between the ages of 12 – 17 years old, then please let us know!

The Walkerton and District Optimist Club is looking for youths in the Brockton area that:

• Demonstrates youth leadership opportunities through taking charge and becoming a strong leader at school, in the community and setting up for their future career.
• Makes a difference with hands-on projects that give back to the community.
• Does your youth demonstrate the skills of volunteering their time and providing an environment of inclusion of all people?
• Go the extra mile to make things better

Nothing formal needed, bullet points, sentence format, etc we will accept them all!

If someone comes to your mind, that is a great place to start!  Just jot down the amazing things that the student does and we will be happy to have their nomination!

We are looking forward to recognizing our youth and celebrating the wonderful things that they do.

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club.
2. Nominators will be contacted to confirm receipt of the nomination form. Nominees will be contacted to inform them that they have been nominated for the award.
3. Nominees and their Nominators will be invited to attend the Municipality of Brockton's Volunteer Recognition Event on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre (290 Durham Street West, Walkerton).

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published on the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do not wish to have their name or photo published.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nominees must be a resident of Brockton.
• Voluntary promotion of the importance of preserving significant heritage structures.
• Leadership in the restoration and preservation of heritage structures (buildings etc).
• Leadership in the restoration and preservation of significant natural sites.
• Long-standing voluntary service as a member of a heritage committee or other organizations dedicated to preserving historical, cultural, natural and built heritage.
• Personal collections of local artifacts, heritage photographs or memorabilia that shared with the community to promote appreciation of our heritage.
• Creation of a historical record based on research and curation of local heritage features, personalities and events used to celebrate communicate, and honour the collective heritage of Brockton with the community

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Municipality of Brockton.
2. Nominators will be contacted to confirm receipt of the nomination form. Nominees will be contacted to inform them that they have been nominated for the award.
3. Nominees and their Nominators will be invited to attend the Municipality of Brockton's Volunteer Recognition Event on Thursday, June 11, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Walkerton Community Centre (290 Durham Street West, Walkerton).

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published on the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do NOT wish to have their name or photo published.

2026 Heritage Award Winner: The winner of the Heritage Award will receive a certificate, and their name will be engraved on the Heritage Award plaque.