The Calgary Awards
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
- City of Calgary W.O Mitchell Book Prize
- Community Achievement Awards (9 awards)
- Environmental Achievement Award
- International Achievement Award
2025 Calgary Awards recipients
Congratulations to the 2025 Calgary Awards recipients! Through their exceptional achievements and contributions, these Calgarians and organizations make life better in Calgary. Incredible Happens Here.
| Award | Recipient |
|---|---|
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The Community Achievement Awards |
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| Arts | Karen Ball |
| Calgarian of the Year | Syed Najam Hassan |
| Community Advocate - Individual | Lucy O. Reyes |
| Community Advocate - Organization | Discovery House |
| Education | Dr. Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi |
| Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement | Arthur Clark |
| Heritage | Christine Leppard |
| Social Impact - Business (previously Commerce) | Blackline Safety |
| Youth | Max Du |
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The Environmental Achievement Award |
Calgary Drop-In Centre, Free Goods Program |
|
The City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize |
Julie Sedivy |
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Contact us
Calgary Awards
Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays), 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Email: calgaryawards@calgary.ca
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.