Order of Hamilton nominations open now

The City of Hamilton is now accepting nominations for the Order of Hamilton, which honours exceptional voluntary service to community building. The Order of Hamilton recognizes individual Hamiltonians who have made significant voluntary contributions that enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the community.

Nomination forms can be found online at hamilton.ca/OrderofHamilton and in person at Hamilton City Hall, all Municipal Service Centre locations and all Hamilton Public Library branches. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 2, 2025 at 4 p.m.

The Order is awarded by a panel consisting of the City Manager, a member of the public, and chaired by the Mayor's office. No more than 10 are awarded in any given year. If the judges are unable to determine a suitable candidate, no award will be given in that year. All awards will be presented at the Mayor’s New Years Levees, to be held in January. Since its inception in 2019, 60 Hamilton residents have been awarded the Order of Hamilton.