City Awards
The Cowichan Valley is home to many dedicated individuals who share their time and knowledge to support our community, foster connections, inspire others, and contribute to the wellbeing of our community in many meaningful ways. To recognize them, the City hosts an annual Community Appreciation Night at which nominated individuals may receive one of the following awards in accordance with the City’s Recognition and Awards Policy.
Scroll of Honour
The City of Duncan Scroll of Honour was developed to honour individuals who have given valuable service to the people of Duncan through a minimum of 15 years of voluntary work.
To nominate someone, please submit a completed Scroll of Honour Nomination Form to duncan@duncan.ca or mail/drop off to the Corporate Services Department, Duncan City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3.
Arts Award
The Arts Award recognizes one individual annually:
- who has demonstrated excellence in the performing, literary, or visual arts;
- whose contributions to arts education have produced visionary creative work;
- who has contributed significant time and effort to support a Cowichan Valley based artist or arts organization through volunteer service; or
- who has demonstrated outstanding promise and commitment to the Cowichan Valley arts community.
The Arts Award is open to all residents of the Cowichan Valley.
The City has partnered with the Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) to administer this award. CVAC accepts the nomination forms, reviews the nominations, and makes up to three recommendations to City Council. Questions? Email manager@cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca or phone 250-746-1633.
Perpetual Trophy for Excellence & Sportsmanship
The Perpetual Trophy for Excellence & Sportsmanship recognizes one individual or organization annually that has:
- contributed significantly to sports in the Cowichan Valley;
- demonstrated an outstanding degree of sportsmanship; or
- contributed substantial time and effort to support sports through volunteer service.
The Perpetual Trophy for Excellence & Sportsmanship is open to all residents and organizations of Duncan and the Cowichan Valley.
Perpetual Trophy for Excellence & Sportsmanship Nomination Form
Perpetual Trophy for Excellence & Sportsmanship Policy
Freedom of the City
According to the Community Charter, Council may, by unanimous vote, confer Freedom of the Municipality on a distinguished person, or a distinguished unit of the armed forces of Canada or another nation.
To nominate someone to receive Freedom of the City of Duncan, submit a letter to Mayor and Council at City Hall, 200 Craig Street, Duncan, BC V9L 1W3 or duncan@duncan.ca with a detailed rationale for the nomination.
