St. John's Applause Awards
The St. John’s Applause Awards was established in 2022 to recognize and celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions of residents.
This year, individuals, businesses, community groups, and organizations can be nominated in five major award categories, for a total of over 10 awards.
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR ALL AWARD CATEGORIES
We have many citizens and organizations that make our city great. Help us recognize them. This is your opportunity to look to your neighbours, colleagues, community leaders and local organizations who have made a positive difference in our community.
Deadline to nominate someone is March 31, 2022. The award winners will be recognized at an event in the spring.
NOMINATION PROCESS
Please read the following steps carefully before starting your nomination.
- Step one – Select award category
Review the award categories above and select the appropriate category for the individual, community group, or organization you wish to nominate. Ensure your nominee meets the eligibility requirements listed for each award category.
- Step two – Click the nomination form link below for the award category you wish to nominate the individual, community group or organization to be directed to the form you will need to fill out.
| Nomination form for Building Health Communities | Nomination form for Heritage Awards |
| Nomination form for Senior of The Year | Nomination form for Tourism Awards |
| Nomination form for Youth Awards |
- Step three – Review the form and award criteria for each award. Then, complete and submit the form based on the directions showed on the form.
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
Nominations for the first St. John’s Applause Awards for all five award categories will be accepted from February 1 to March 31, 2022.
SPONSORS
 Cash Award sponsored for Youth of the Year Awards by community leader – Ron Ellsworth |
 Senior of The Year Award - Tiffany Village Retirement Residence |
PAST AWARD RECIPENTS
If you’re curious to see who some of the past award recipients are, you can read short bios and watch some feature videos on their accomplishments here.
OTHER AWARDS PROGRAMS
Other award programs outside of St. John’s Applause Awards are: Freedom of the City
CONTACT US
For more information, please call or email the number indicated for the award category you require more information:
Building Healthy Communities Volunteer Awards - please call 709-576-8630 or email volunteer@stjohns.ca.
Youth of The Year Awards - please call 709-576-8630 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
Senior of The Year Award - please call 709-576-8020 or email recreation@stjohns.ca.
Heritage Awards - please call 709-576-6192 or email planning@stjohns.ca.
Tourism Awards - please call 709-570-2186 or email specialevents@stjohns.ca.