Red Deer’s 2020 Mayor’s Recognition Awards went virtual this year. Traditionally, the event is held in person alongside the recipients’ family members and friends.

The awards recognize individuals, groups, or teams who have brought honour and recognition to Red Deer in one of five categories including:

  • Athletics
  • Fine and Performing Arts
  • Distinguished Voluntary Service
  • Mayor’s Special Award
  • Community Builder Award

Award recipients are chosen by the Mayor’s Recognition Awards Selection Committee, with the exception of the Mayor’s Special Award recipient, which is selected by the Mayor.

“To all our distinguished award recipients, congratulations and thank you! We are so proud of you and the lasting impact you have made and continue to make for the people of our community. We hope to be able to shake your hand and congratulate you in person very soon. We look forward to next year, when we are all able to gather for the Mayor’s Recognition Awards and community life once again,” said Mayor Tara Veer.

This year, 41 individuals and teams are being recognized. Thanks to all the nominators, and congratulations to our award recipients, including not one, but two Mayor’s Special Award recipients.

You can check out the award recipients here.