Community Recognition Program
History
St. Albert has a rich history of engaged residents who have shaped the community’s way of life from its earliest days to today.
Formalized through Council Policy (C-CS-03), the Community Recognition Program was developed to recognize and celebrate the achievements of residents in the areas of Arts, Music and Culture, Citizenship, Environmental Stewardship, Professional Achievement, Sport Excellence, and Distinguished Achievement. A complementing Pillar of Business category is administered through the Chamber of Commerce.
A green space at the northwest corner of Perron Street and Sir Winston Churchill Avenue is home to a permanent recognition feature, which includes the names of all past recipients over the coming years.
View the List of Past Recipients
Award Category Information
Criteria has been established for evaluating nominations and to determine the Community Recognition Award recipients. Nominees must represent or be from St. Albert, or have made a significant impact in St. Albert. Also, to be considered for the Community Recognition Award, nominees should have enhanced the quality of life in the community or enhanced the image of the community.
Learn about the recognition criteria for the following award categories:
- To recognize residents for outstanding achievement or contribution in literary, visual, music, performing, or film and video arts, St. Albert history, or culture.
- Recipients may be recognized for a single action, or for a contribution or achievement over an extended period.
- To recognize residents for outstanding achievements or contributions that have improved the quality of life for others. These may include:
- Community service
- Citizenship
- Acts of heroism or bravery
- Volunteering
- Years of contribution may be a contributing factor.
- Nominees have embraced the responsibility of protecting and improving the environment.
- To recognize residents for outstanding achievements or contributions in a professional capacity. Refers to all occupations, professions or business pursuits for which someone receives a wage or other compensation.
- Recipients may be recognized for a single action, or for a significant contribution or achievement over an extended period.
- Achievement should be more than length of employment.
- Athletes recognized with a Sport Excellence Award may have achieved distinction in other locations but are customarily perceived to be from St. Albert.
- Athletes and teams would have typically completed their sport careers before being nominated.
- Achievements would be at the highest level of national or world level competition.
- Actions have had a profound or extraordinary impact either nationally or internationally.
- This category is managed by the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce.
Annual Award Calendar
- Call for Nominations year round, with an annual deadline of February 15.
- The Community Services Advisory Committee will adjudicate award recipients in March.
- Recommendations will be made to Council each April/May.
- A private award presentation event will be held annually in August/September.
Nomination Process
The Community Recognition Program depends on residents nominating other residents who meet the criteria. Do you know a resident who has made a difference to the community and deserves recognition? Do you know about a St. Albert volunteer whose contributions to the quality of life are noteworthy?
Please take the time to consider the application and nominate a resident, team or group for the Community Recognition Award!
- Please download and fill out the nomination form:
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Last edited: August 12, 2026