The Newcomer Recognition Awards celebrates the contribution of immigrants living in Simcoe County and the organizations and businesses supporting enhanced opportunities for a growing and changing demography.
Pour tout renseignement sur cet évènement et pour obtenir les documents en français contactez-nous à: sclip@simcoe.ca
Sponsor the Newcomer Recognition Awards
The celebration is fully sponsored by businesses, and community partners. The Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) welcomes financial sponsorship to support the awards.
As a sponsor you will be making a contribution towards establishing Simcoe County as a welcoming and inclusive place for newcomers. Through sponsorship you will have the opportunity for public recognition as a contributing partner.
For more information about sponsoring download the sponsorship package:
Nominate someone who makes a difference
Nomination period will re-open in Summer 2024. Please check this page for nomination forms throughout the summer!
Nominations for individuals , organizations, groups and/or businesses can be submitted in 13 different categories.
- Community Champion Award
An individual who strengthens community awareness about, and advocates for, newcomer equity and the celebration of cultural diversity in Simcoe County.
- Immigrant Artist (Individual or Group) Award
An immigrant whose art has been recognized with a degree of excellence or with outputs considered to be of high quality. An artist who has positively impacted or contributed to the art of others and has positively promoted the immigrant experience.
- Immigrant Entrepreneur Award
An immigrant who has achieved success in the development, or operation of a business or entrepreneurial venture in Simcoe County.
- Immigrant Mentor Award
An immigrant who has invested time and energy to support positive experiences for immigrants in Simcoe County.
- Service Excellence Award
An individual who fosters growth, innovation, and excellent customer service within their organization that provides services for Immigrants.
- Immigrant Youth Award
An immigrant 25 years of age or younger who is dedicated to supporting immigrant integration and cultural awareness in Simcoe County.
- Youth Community Champion Award
A youth 25 years of age or younger who strengthens community awareness about, and advocates for, newcomer equity and the celebration of cultural diversity in Simcoe County.
- Ethno-cultural Group Award
An ethno-cultural and faith-based group who has invested time and energy to support positive experiences for immigrants in Simcoe County. - Culturally Diverse Workforce Award
A business or organization that through strategic recruitment has developed a culturally diverse workforce.
- Welcoming Work Environment Award
A business or organization that has taken steps to provide a welcoming work environment for immigrants.
- Marketing and Outreach Award
A business or organization demonstrating strategies and implementing initiatives that successfully market to immigrants.
Multiculturalism through Education
A Simcoe County school that consistently incorporates multiculturalism in one or more of the following:
- Planning and/or policy development
- Curriculum
- Community relations
- School culture
A Simcoe County educator that consistently incorporates multiculturalism in one or more of the following:
- Planning and/or policy development
- Curriculum
- Community relations
- School culture
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Questions?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the local immigration partnership through: sclip@simcoe.ca.
Pour tout renseignement sur cet évènement et pour obtenir les documents en français contactez-nous à: sclip@simcoe.ca.
Past events
View recordings of previous virtual award ceremonies on the County of Simcoe YouTube Channel: