Your Education Committee is excited to announce that nominations are about to open for the 2026 Peer Recognition Awards! This is your opportunity to shine a spotlight on the exceptional work happening in your Region throughout our incredible province.
To nominate a deserving colleague, please visit here to sign in, go to the Member Pages/Peer Recognition Awards 2026 section on our website. A link to the form is also available at the bottom of this post. Simply complete the submission form and send it to sdimanno@kawarthalakes.ca. We encourage submissions from every region, so let’s make this a collective effort!
The Peer Recognition Awards aim to engage our entire membership in meaningful ways by acknowledging the diverse range of work being done in the Provincial Offences Courts across our province. These awards celebrate members who embody qualities such as a commitment to inclusivity, respect for others’ well-being, and openness to new ideas and partnerships.
Here are the key details:
Eligibility: All members of the MCMA in good standing are eligible to participate. A member cannot win the same award two years in a row.
Categories: Leadership, Commitment to the Organization, Innovation
Nomination period: February 3rd– February 21st.
Online voting: Will take place in March.
The 2025 winners were:
Leadership – Stephen DiManno, Manager Provincial Offences, City of Kawartha Lakes
Innovation – Sandra Garand, Supervisor, Supervisor, Court Support, Regional Municipality of York
Commitment to Excellence – Stephen DiManno, Manager Provincial Offences, City of Kawartha Lakes
We encourage you to nominate those who demonstrate exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to our organization, and innovative thinking and action. Let’s celebrate the outstanding contributions of our members together!
Thank you for your participation, and let’s make the 2026 Peer Recognition Awards a resounding success.