The Town of Smiths Falls in partnership with the Rotary Club of Smiths Falls, is looking for the 2024 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 a resident of the Town of Smiths Falls or Rural Smiths Falls.
• Contributions to the Town may be extended for a number of years 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 meets the criteria for the award category. Nominations must be received by Friday, May 2nd at 4 PM.
Members of the community are being asked to submit nominations for a local individual who has 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 the Welcome Centre. Completed nomination 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 2024 Citizen of the Year Award is now open until Friday, May 2nd, 2025, no later than 4 PM.

“The Rotary Club of Smiths Falls is very honoured to host this prestigious event to recognize a person who has made an outstanding contribution in our community." said Stewart Blair.

Hosted this year by the Rotary Club of Smiths Falls, the award ceremony and gala event will take place at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club on Monday, June 2nd starting at 6 PM, with dinner happening at 7 PM and award presentation to follow.

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 (cash only) at Town Hall Reception, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95 – Smiths Falls (Office) at 7 Main St. E. or from A Buck or Two Plus at Settlers Ridge Centre beginning Wednesday, April 9th.
The cut off for ticket sales is Friday, May 16th at 4 PM.

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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
communications@smithsfalls.ca