Awards and Tributes

The City of Burlington is proud to celebrate and honour local organizations and individuals who contribute to making Burlington a better place. View the opportunities to recognize an important event, cause or resident below.

Civic Recognition

Acknowledging and celebrating the incredible contributions made by individuals and groups who volunteer their time to make the City of Burlington better.

Flag Raisings

A flag raising recognizes a historical event or a specific date or timeframe related to a community cause.

Key to the City

Starting in 2019, the Key to the City program at the City of Burlington honours individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to our community.

Pier Lighting

We light the beacon on the Brant Street Pier each night with different colours. The lighting choices are based on nationally recognized events, City events and special requests.

Proclamations

A proclamation is an official announcement issued by the Mayor designating a period of time in recognition of a significant event, person or organization in the City of Burlington.