The Town of Smiths Falls in partnership with the Smiths Falls Kinsmen, is looking for the 2023 Citizen of the Year!

The Dr. T.O. Ashwell Memorial Award (Citizen of the Year Award) is given to an individual (or couple) who has demonstrated significant contribution within the Town of Smiths Falls through outstanding dedication, service and involvement. This award recognizes a local resident who is a community builder, contributing to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life that has a positive impact on his/her fellow citizens and the community.

In 2006, the Smiths Falls Citizen of the Year Award was officially changed to the Dr. T.O. Ashwell Memorial Award in recognition of Mayor Ashwell’s leadership, initiative and many contributions of the Town during his service of Mayor.

“The Town of Smiths Falls is blessed to have had the support of countless individuals over our history and it is fitting that we take the opportunity annually to properly recognize those individuals that have continually made that extra effort and have made volunteerism a big part of their everyday life. These individuals who form the foundation of our great community and deserve to be recognized.” Said Mayor Shawn Pankow.

The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to a person that meets the following criteria:

• Must be resident of the Town of Smiths Falls or Rural Smiths Falls.
• Contributions to the Town may be extended for a number of year but not necessary to post year.
• Cannot be a current elected official or a resident running for municipal council or be staff of the Town of Smiths Falls.

We invite you to submit nominations for an individual who has made a significant contribution to our community and meet the criteria for the award category. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 24th at 4:00pm.

The members of the community are being asked to submit nominations for a local individual who have made significant contributions to the Smiths Falls Community. The fillable nomination form can be accessed online at smithsfalls.ca/NominateCOTY

Printed copies may be picked up at Town Hall reception and Welcome Centre. Completed nominations forms can be dropped off at the front reception desk or placed into the black box outside of the main entrance of Town Hall.

The nomination period for the 2023 Citizen of the Year Award is now open until Friday, May 24^th, 2024, no later than 4:00pm.

“The Smiths Falls Kinsman are very honoured to host this prestigious important event to recognize an outstanding person in our community.” Said Beep Dalgleish.

Hosted this year by the Smiths Falls Kinsmen, the award ceremony and gala event will take place Monday, June 3rdstarting at 6:30pm, with dinner happening at 7pm and award presentation to follow, at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club.

Be sure to purchase your ticket for the Awards Ceremony and Gala. Tickets are $30 per person and includes a delicious Prime Rib Dinner with all the fixings.

Tickets can be purchased and picked up at Town Hall Reception, the Legion Hall at 7 Main St E or from Dennis Routhier (at 613-204-4495) before Monday May 24^th.   

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Media Contact
Joanne Plontz,
Communications Coordinator
Town of Smiths Falls
77 Beckwith St N, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B8
Office: 613-283-4124 x 1122
Cell: 613-284-6353
http://www.smithsfalls.ca