Newcomer Recognition Awards

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

W​atch the Virtual Ninth Annual ​2021 Newcomer Recognition Awards on the County of Simcoe YouTube channel.

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:​
Newcomer Recognition Awards Sponsorship Package 2023v3.pdf

Nominate an individual, an organization, a group and/or a business

Nominations for individuals , organizations, groups and/or businesses can be submitted in 13 different categories.

A sample nomination form and a video can be reviewed to help you complete a successful nomination:
Newcomer Recognition Awards - Example Nomination.pdf

​1. Celebrate individual achievements in your communities:

• Community Champion Award
  An individual who strengthens community awareness about, and advocates for, newcomer equity and the celebration of cultural diversity in Simcoe County.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:​
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en

• 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.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form for an Individual Artist:
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en
  or, for a Artist Group:
  Newcomer Recognition Form Business application form 2023
  
  
• Immigrant Entrepreneur Award 
  An immigrant who has achieved success in the development, or operation of a business or entrepreneurial venture in Simcoe County.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:​
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en
  

• Immigrant Mentor Award
  An immigrant who has invested time and energy to support positive experiences for immigrants in Simcoe County.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en
  

• Service Excellence Award
  An individual who fosters growth, innovation, and excellent customer service within their organization that provides services for Immigrants.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en
  
  

2. Nominate a young leader:

• Immigrant Youth Award
  An immigrant 25 years of age or younger who is dedicated to supporting immigrant integration and cultural awareness in Simcoe County.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:​​
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en
  
  
• 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 Sim​coe County.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en
  
  

3. Recognize business or organization achievements:

• 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.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  Newcomer Recognition Form Busin​ess application form 2023
  

• Culturally Diverse Workforce Award
  A business or organization that through strategic recruitment has developed a culturally diverse workforce.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  ​​ Newcomer Recognition Form Business application form 2023
  
  

• Welcoming Work Environment Award 
  A business or organization that has taken steps to provide a welcoming work environment for immigrants.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  Newcomer Recognition Form Business application form 2023
  

• Marketing and Outreach Award
  A business or organization demonstrating strategies and implementing initiatives that successfully market to immigrants.
  Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
  ​ ​Newcomer Recognition Form Business application form 2023

4. Nominate a local school:

• ​​​​​​Multiculturalism through Education

• Planning and/or policy development
• Curriculum
• Community relations
  
• School culture
  

​Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
Newcomer Recognition Form school application form 2023 - en

• Multiculturalism through Education
  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

​​Click on the following link to download the nomination form:
Newcomer Recognition Form individual application form 2023 - en

​For more information about nomination criteria, please click here:

newcomer recognition awards criteria 2023.pdf

Rules & Regulations:

Newcomer Recognition Awards rules and regulations 2023.pdf

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the local immigration partnership through: sclip@simcoe.ca .