The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities in Nova Scotia.

Community Funding and Awards

The Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award

 

 Deadline extension: 29 May 2023

The Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award celebrates the power, strength and diversity of vibrant communities across Nova Scotia. It profiles their achievements and increases their visibility through a formal recognition program. 

Up to four Nova Scotian communities are honoured each year. Recipients are chosen by a selection committee based on community applications that best fit the award’s criteria. Communities selected for the award promote citizen engagement, civic pride and a positive outlook on the future.

Successful communities are honoured through celebration and recognition. The Lieutenant Governor attends a community celebration, presents a hand-crafted award and unveils a sign to display in the community. There is province-wide public recognition through the media.

Applications for The Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award are being accepted from 3 April 2023, with a deadline of 15 May 2023.

Community Spirit Award Guidelines (PDF)
Community Spirit Award Application (PDF) 

Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire - Lignes directrices (PDF)
Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire - Formulaire de demande (PDF)

Community Spirit Award FAQ (PDF)
Community Spirit Award - Scoring Checklist (PDF)

Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire - Foire aux questions (PDF)
Prix du lieutenant-gouverneur pour l'esprit communautaire - Liste de vérification (PDF)

Previous Awards

2022 winner applications:

 

Previous Award Recipients (links to nomination package)

Acknowledgement of Support (PDF)