Awards and Recognition
The Spruce Grove awards and recognition programs provide opportunities to celebrate the people, organizations, and achievements that make Spruce Grove an exceptional place to live, work and play.
Awards of Excellence
The Awards of Excellence recognize individuals or groups of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the City of Spruce Grove, and have achieved national and/or international recognition.
Community Recognition Awards
The Community Recognition Awards recognize the contributions and achievements of individuals and organizations making a difference in our community each year.
Outstanding Achievement Recognition Program
The Outstanding Achievement Recognition Program recognizes individuals and groups for exceptional achievements in athletics, arts, academics and cultural activities.
Frequently asked questions
The Community Recognition Awards were launched in 2026 and are a City of Spruce Grove initiative that celebrates outstanding achievements and contributions by Spruce Grove residents from the previous year. The awards recognize individuals and organizations who make a difference in our community across five categories.
The Community Recognition Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and contributions from the previous calendar year. The Awards of Excellence recognize individuals or groups of individuals who have made significant contributions to the City of Spruce Grove and have achieved national and/or international recognition.
The Community Recognition Awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in five categories: Volunteer of the Year, Youth of the Year, Senior of the Year, Service Club of the Year and Citizen Achievement of the Year.
The Awards of Excellence recognize individuals or groups of individuals who have made a significant contribution to the City of Spruce Grove and achieved national and/or international recognition in one of six categories: athletics, arts, education, environment, innovation, and community service.
Yes! Nominations for both programs are accepted online and nominations are due by December 15 each year. Review the award categories and eligibility requirements to determine which program best fits your nominee as the nomination requirements differ between the two programs.
Nominations for both programs close on December 15 each year. Recipients of the Community Recognition Awards and Awards of Excellence will be recognized at an awards event the following spring.