The City of Spruce Grove’s Community Recognition Awards celebrate the individuals and organizations who make a meaningful difference in our community through their contributions, achievements, leadership, volunteerism and community involvement.
These annual awards recognize the people and groups who help make Spruce Grove an exceptional place to live, work and play. Whether through dedicated service, inspiring leadership or outstanding accomplishments, these contributions help strengthen our community and deserve to be celebrated.
Nominations are now open and focused on contributions and achievements from the 2026 calendar year. Recipients will be recognized at an awards ceremony in early 2027.
Please click on each category to learn more and see eligibility requirements:
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The Youth of the Year Award recognizes an outstanding young person who has made a positive and meaningful contribution to the Spruce Grove community through leadership, volunteerism, innovation, athletics, arts, academics or community involvement.
The award celebrates youth who demonstrate initiative, inspire others and contribute to making their community a better place.
General Eligibility:
- Nominee may be a current or former resident of Spruce Grove; groups, organizations or businesses must operate in the City for a minimum of two (2) years.
- You may not nominate yourself, your spouse, or an immediate family member.
- Nominees may only receive one category award per calendar year.
- Current members of City Council and City employees are not eligible.
- Council members and employees become eligible one year after service, for contributions outside the scope of their employment.
- Nominations must relate primarily to contributions made during the previous calendar year.
- Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
- The selection committee reserves the right not to present an award if no nominee meets the established criteria.
- All nominations are reviewed by the Internal Community Recognition Awards Committee, then reviewed by Council and awarded by consensus.
- Only the award recipient (1 per award category) and nominator will be contacted, if chosen.
Youth must meet all general eligibility requirements and:
- Be between 12 and 24 years of age.
- Attend school and/or actively contribute within the Spruce Grove community.
- Demonstrate leadership and initiative.
- Have made a significant contribution to the community through volunteerism, service, advocacy, arts, culture, heritage, recreation, athletics, academics or other achievements.
- Serve as a positive role model for others.
- Demonstrate good character, integrity and respect.
- Nominations are open to individuals only.
The Senior of the Year Award recognizes an older adult who continues to make exceptional contributions to the Spruce Grove community through volunteerism, leadership, mentorship or community engagement.
The award celebrates seniors who demonstrate that active citizenship, leadership and community involvement continue throughout all stages of life.
General Eligibility:
- Nominee may be a current or former resident of Spruce Grove; groups, organizations or businesses must operate in the City for a minimum of two (2) years.
- You may not nominate yourself, your spouse, or an immediate family member.
- Nominees may only receive one category award per calendar year.
- Current members of City Council and City employees are not eligible.
- Council members and employees become eligible one year after service, for contributions outside the scope of their employment.
- Nominations must relate primarily to contributions made during the previous calendar year.
- Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
- The selection committee reserves the right not to present an award if no nominee meets the established criteria.
- All nominations are reviewed by the Internal Community Recognition Awards Committee, then reviewed by Council and awarded by consensus.
- Only the award recipient (1 per award category) and nominator will be contacted, if chosen.
Seniors must meet all general eligibility requirements and:
- Be 55 years of age or older.
- Live in an/or actively contribute to the Spruce Grove community.
- Demonstrate ongoing involvement in community organizations, initiatives or volunteer activities.
- Serve as a mentor, leader or positive role model.
- Have made contributions that positively impact others.
The Service Club of the Year Award recognizes a community service organization whose members have demonstrated exceptional commitment to improving the quality of life in Spruce Grove.
The award celebrates organizations whose collective efforts create meaningful and lasting benefits through volunteerism, fundraising, partnerships and community service.
General Eligibility:
- Nominee may be a current or former resident of Spruce Grove; groups, organizations or businesses must operate in the City for a minimum of two (2) years.
- You may not nominate yourself, your spouse, or an immediate family member.
- Nominees may only receive one category award per calendar year.
- Current members of City Council and City employees are not eligible.
- Council members and employees become eligible one year after service, for contributions outside the scope of their employment.
- Nominations must relate primarily to contributions made during the previous calendar year.
- Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
- The selection committee reserves the right not to present an award if no nominee meets the established criteria.
- All nominations are reviewed by the Internal Community Recognition Awards Committee, then reviewed by Council and awarded by consensus.
- Only the award recipient (1 per award category) and nominator will be contacted, if chosen.
Service Clubs must meet all general eligibility requirements and:
- Operate within an/or actively serve the Spruce Grove community.
- Be a non-profit service organization, charitable organization or community service club.
- Have made significant contributions to the community during the previous calendar year.
- Foster volunteerism and/or community engagement.
- Demonstrate a positive impact on residents and the broader community.
The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose dedication, generosity and volunteer service have made an exceptional contribution to the Spruce Grove community.
The award celebrates individuals who give their time, skills and energy to improve the lives of others, strengthen community connections and support local organizations, programs, events or initiatives.
General Eligibility:
- Nominee may be a current or former resident of Spruce Grove; groups, organizations or businesses must operate in the City for a minimum of two (2) years.
- You may not nominate yourself, your spouse, or an immediate family member.
- Nominees may only receive one category award per calendar year.
- Current members of City Council and City employees are not eligible.
- Council members and employees become eligible one year after service, for contributions outside the scope of their employment.
- Nominations must relate primarily to contributions made during the previous calendar year.
- Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
- The selection committee reserves the right not to present an award if no nominee meets the established criteria.
- All nominations are reviewed by the Internal Community Recognition Awards Committee, then reviewed by Council and awarded by consensus.
- Only the award recipient (1 per award category) and nominator will be contacted, if chosen.
Volunteer must meet all general eligibility requirements and:
- Volunteer within and/or actively serve the Spruce Grove community.
- Demonstrate a meaningful commitment to volunteer service.
- Have made significant contributions to one or more organizations, programs, community initiatives or events.
- Demonstrate a positive and meaningful impact on others and the community.
- Not receive financial compensation for the volunteer activities being recognized.
The Citizen Achievement of the Year recognizes an individual who has demonstrated an exceptional achievement, accomplishment or contribution that has positively impacted the Spruce Grove community.
This award celebrates individuals whose accomplishments demonstrate excellence, initiative, dedication or innovation, and recognizes the many ways individuals can make a meaningful difference in their community. Achievements may occur across a broad range of areas, including professional, academic, artistic, cultural, environmental, recreational, entrepreneurial, innovative or community-based pursuits.
General Eligibility:
- Nominee may be a current or former resident of Spruce Grove; groups, organizations or businesses must operate in the City for a minimum of two (2) years.
- You may not nominate yourself, your spouse, or an immediate family member.
- Nominees may only receive one category award per calendar year.
- Current members of City Council and City employees are not eligible.
- Council members and employees become eligible one year after service, for contributions outside the scope of their employment.
- Nominations must relate primarily to contributions made during the previous calendar year.
- Incomplete nominations will not be considered.
- The selection committee reserves the right not to present an award if no nominee meets the established criteria.
- All nominations are reviewed by the Internal Community Recognition Awards Committee, then reviewed by Council and awarded by consensus.
- Only the award recipient (1 per award category) and nominator will be contacted, if chosen.
Citizen must meet all general eligibility requirements and:
- Have demonstrated an exceptional achievement, accomplishment or contribution.
- Have made a meaningful and positive impact on the Spruce Grove community.
- Demonstrate excellence, initiative, dedication, innovation or leadership through the achievement or contribution being recognized.
- Have made the achievement or contribution primarily during the previous calendar year.
- The achievement or contribution may be an individual accomplishment or part of a larger body of work, provided the nominee has made a significant and identifiable contribution.