Calgary Awards

Eligibility

The following eligibility requirements apply to all Calgary Award categories (exceptions noted). 

• Individual nominees must be residents of Calgary (permanent address in Calgary) for two years as of December 31, 2024.
  Exception: The International Achievement Award.
• Groups, organizations or corporations must be Calgary-based or a local branch of a national or international organization.
• Recipients are not eligible to receive an award within five years of having received an award for the same achievement in any category.
  Exception: The W.O. Mitchell Book Prize.
• Nominees may only be nominated for one award in a given year.
• Nominees must not currently hold political office.
  Exception: The W.O. Mitchell Book Prize.
• Current and former City of Calgary employees or elected officials are not eligible for a Calgary Award for their work as a City employee or elected official. Similarly, City business units and City projects are not eligible for a Calgary Award.
• Self-nominations for individuals require at least one letter of reference. Not required for organizations who self-nominate. 

Summary

In 1994, The City of Calgary established The Calgary Awards to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups, and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 13 awards.

• Award for Accessibility
• City of Calgary W.O Mitchell Book Prize - deadline December 2024
• Community Achievement Awards (9 awards)
• Environmental Achievement Award
• International Achievement Award

Application deadlines

Program application deadline