By Pepper Parr
September 8th, 2016
BURLINGTON, ON
A number of years ago there was an award given for the nicest garden in the city – at one point it was known as the Mayor’s Rose Award or something to that effect.
At the time the Mayor wasn’t comfortable with the gardening award having his office attached to it.
The City of Burlington was one of these sponsors, contributing the prestigious “Mayor’s Cup” and providing the committee with a city facility (for some years now the Tansley Woods Center’s large room) for its awards evening, which draws some two hundred attendees.
This award used to be called the Mayor’ Cup.
The name of the award was changed to Burlington Civic Rose Award. An award that had a history and a tradition got away on the Mayor – or rather he didn’t understand the social value of these things. He does now – thus the two new awards.
Maybe the Mayor will develop a green thumb and do kissy kissy make up with the gardener’s?
After a term and a half in office the Mayor has figured it out – people want this kind of expression of approval coming from the Office of the Mayor.
He now has two awards that are given in his name:
Mayor’s Community Service Awards and the Mayor’s Sustainable Green Business Award.
The Mayor’s Community Service Awards recognize social responsibility demonstrated by for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
The Mayor’s Sustainable Green Business Award honours sustainable business practices.
“These awards provide a meaningful opportunity to recognize outstanding organizations and businesses that make our city a great place to live and work,” said Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring.
Nominations for both are now open.
Submit your nomination and help us celebrate the people who go above and beyond every day in our community.”
Brandon Wagner – a formidable wheelchair basket ball player being recognized by Mayor Goldring and Councillor Paul Sharman
Last year’s Mayor’s Community Service Award recipient was Special Olympics Burlington. The Mayor’s Sustainable Green Business Award was presented to Mountain Equipment Co-op – Burlington. Both safe awards – who can raise an eyebrow over either of these?
The nomination deadline is Oct. 3, 2016. The awards will be presented on April 6, 2017 at the Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala.
For a full list of criteria or to submit a nomination, visit the Burlington Chamber of Commerce website at: https://www.burlingtonchamber.com/events/business-awards-gala.
