The Calgary Awards

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of Calgarians

Overview

In 1994, The City of Calgary established The Calgary Awards to celebrate and recognize outstanding achievements and contributions made by Calgarians. Each year, individuals, corporations, community groups, and organizations are nominated in five major award categories, for a total of 13 awards.

  • Award for Accessibility - Universal Design
  • City of Calgary W.O Mitchell Book Prize
  • Community Achievement Awards (nine awards)
  • Environmental Achievement Award
  • International Achievement Award

2026 Calgary Awards nominees

Congratulations to all the 2026 nominees!

Nominations were submitted by supporters of the nominees to recognize their achievements, whether in the community, the entire city, or beyond, contributing to making life better for all Calgarians.

Note: Each nominee listed provided consent for their personal information to be used to administer The Calgary Awards, including the publication of their name as a nominee.

News

Join us online on June 17, 2026 for the announcement of the 2026 Calgary Awards recipients.

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2026 Calgary Awards nominees

Congratulations to all the 2026 nominees!

Nominations were submitted by supporters of the nominees to recognize their achievements, whether in the community, the entire city, or beyond, contributing to making life better for all Calgarians.

Note: Each nominee listed provided consent for their personal information to be used to administer The Calgary Awards, including the publication of their name as a nominee.

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ਇਹ ਫਾਰਮ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਅੰਗ੍ਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਵਿਚ ਪੂਰਾ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਣਾ ਚਾਹੀਦਾ ਹੈ। ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਲਈ https://translate.google.com/ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਕਰੋ।

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Contact us

Calgary Awards

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Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Telephone: 403-268-8881


Endorsement statement on truth and reconciliation, anti‑racism, equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging

The purpose of The City of Calgary is to make life better every day. To fully realize our purpose, we are committed to addressing racism and other forms of discrimination within our programs, policies, and services and eliminating barriers that impact the lives of Indigenous, Racialized, and other marginalized people. It is expected that participants in City of Calgary programs will behave respectfully and treat everyone with dignity and respect aiming for conversations free from bias and prejudice.