Excellence in Municipal Service Award

The “Excellence in Municipal Service” Award was developed by SUMA in 2026 to address a gap in recognizing those who have provided exemplary service on the local level but have not necessarily served on the provincial or federal level to be eligible for the Scoop Lewry Award

CRITERIA:

• The nominee must be an elected official, administrator, or municipal employee who has demonstrated a higher standard for municipal service. 
• The nominee has made an outstanding contribution to the field of municipal politics through the following:
  • outstanding service in their local area
  • volunteer work within the community
  • improvement in the community through leadership, innovation, sustainability, etc.
  • tangible benefits for residents or municipal operations through their service or innovation
  • demonstrated commitment to learning and professional development

NOMINATING PROCESS:

Any SUMA member may nominate an individual.

SELECTION COMMITEE:

Administration will review the nominations. Successful candidates will be presented to the Board of Directors for voting.

NUMBER OF AWARDS:

The Excellence in Municipal Service Award can be presented to one successful candidate per year. However, it is not mandatory that the award be presented each year.

TYPE OF AWARD:

The successful candidate will receive the following:

• Name engraved on the Excellence in Municipal Service plaque
• Individualized plaque and pin
• Personalized presentation at the Awards Ceremony
• Invitation to the Special Guest and Award Recipient Reception before the Awards Ceremony
• Biography and photo in the awards booklet
• Professional photo
• Free subscription to Municipal Voice

TIME OF AWARD:

The Excellence in Municipal Service Award is presented at the Awards Ceremony at the SUMA Annual Convention.

Complete award nominations are to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, November 26, 2026. No late submissions will be accepted.