Mayor's Recognition Awards
The Mayor’s Recognition Awards celebrate outstanding contributions that have brought honour and recognition to Red Deer across a variety of areas. This year, the awards have been updated to focus on broader community and volunteer contributions, and the athletics category has been removed. Sports achievements will continue to be recognized through local sports organizations, while the Mayor’s Recognition Awards shine a spotlight on other vital areas of service and accomplishment.
Nominations
Awards are now open to anyone who lives in or contributes to our community. Nominations are being accepted from February 27 until 9 a.m. on March 27, 2026 in the following categories:
Community Builder Award
Recognizing outstanding individuals or groups who have demonstrated special or unique qualities and who have made a difference in our community through leadership, dedication, innovation and creativity, with long term benefits.
Distinguished Voluntary Service
Recognizing outstanding volunteers who have made a significant impact, enhanced the quality of life and/or implemented a significant positive change in Red Deer.
Fine & Performing Arts
Recognizing individuals and groups who have gained national or international acceptance or recognition of outstanding specific achievement and/or a series of accomplishments over time in one or more of the arts.
Mayor’s Special Award
The highest honour given by The City of Red Deer, the Mayor’s Special Award recognizes individuals and groups for humanitarianism, exceptional achievement, or an act of heroism or bravery.
Award recipients are selected by the Mayor’s Recognition Awards Committee, with the exception of the Mayor’s Special Award recipient, which is selected by the Mayor.