Community Funding and Awards
The Lieutenant Governor's Community Spirit Award
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: