Description
This award recognizes an individual whose actions, leadership or service have made a meaningful difference in Halton Hills.
The nominee may be a volunteer, community leader, employee, business owner or resident who has stepped up to support others, respond to a local need, bring people together or help make our community a better place to live, work and gather.
Their contribution may be through years of dedicated service or through a specific initiative or action that created significant local impact.
This award celebrates someone who contributes because they care about Halton Hills and the people in it, often without seeking recognition for themselves.
Please do not submit a nomination unless you are willing to complete the short follow-up form. Please do not submit a nomination unless you are willing to complete the short follow-up form. Please do not submit a nomination unless you are willing to complete the short follow-up form. Please do not submit a nomination unless you are willing to complete the short follow-up form.
Requirements
Before you nominate
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Please do not submit a nomination unless you are willing to complete the short follow-up form.
The Hometown Hero nomination must be completed by the person making the nomination. We do not ask the nominee to complete questions about themselves.
The Hometown Hero nomination must be completed by the person making the nomination. We do not ask the nominee to complete questions about themselves.
After submitting your initial nomination, you'll receive a short follow-up form asking you to tell our judges more about the nominee and the difference they have made.
After submitting your initial nomination, you'll receive a short follow-up form asking you to tell our judges more about the nominee and the difference they have made.
The form should take no more than 30 minutes, and bullet-point responses are welcome.
The form should take no more than 30 minutes, and bullet-point responses are welcome.
Nominees must:
• Be a resident of Halton Hills, or work or volunteer with a business, organization or group based in or serving Halton Hills
• Have gone above and beyond through their actions, service or commitment to the community
• Have made a meaningful and demonstrated difference in the lives of others in Halton Hills
• Show a strong commitment to community service, leadership or civic involvement
• Not have previously received the Hometown Hero Award
• Not have received another Halton Hills Chamber Business Excellence Award within the previous three years
Contributions may include:
• Leading or supporting community initiatives or programs
• Volunteering time, skills or expertise to local causes or non-profits
• Mentoring, advocacy or supporting individuals or groups in the community
• Organizing events, campaigns or partnerships that benefit Halton Hills
• Fundraising, resource-sharing or other efforts that create lasting local impact
• Stepping forward to address a community need or support others during a challenging time
Important information for nominators
Please do not submit a nomination unless you are willing to complete the short follow-up form.
For the Hometown Hero Award, the person making the nomination is responsible for providing the information that will be reviewed by our judges. We do not ask the nominee to complete the submission themselves.
Please enter your own email address when nominating. You will then receive a short follow-up form asking you to tell us more about the nominee, their contributions and the difference they have made.
The follow-up form must be completed for the nomination to be considered. Bullet-point responses are welcome.?
- Recent Winners include:
- 2025: Doug Penrice
- 2024: Sandy MacKenzie
- 2023: Nancy Wilkes and Nicole Walker
- 2022: Sarah Brophy-Platts
- 2021: Kori Arsenault
Please note: Any photos, videos, award information, media coverage, or other materials you provide may be featured in finalist promotional materials, presentations, and social media content.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Community Impact | 30.0% |
| Leadership & Collaboration | 20.0% |
| Lasting Impact | 15.0% |
| Dedication & Community Commitment | 20.0% |
| Inspiration & Community Influence | 10.0% |
| Supporting Materials | 5.0% |