September 8, 2016 - The Thunder Bay Crime Prevention Council is calling for nominations for the sixth annual Mayor's Community Safety Awards, which recognize Thunder Bay residents and groups who are working to make our city safer.

The awards will be presented during a special ceremony, which will take place during the Nov. 7 meeting of Thunder Bay City Council. The Presenting Sponsor for the Awards is once again Thunder Bay Hydro.

"Each year, when the nominations for the Mayor"˜s Community Safety Awards start coming in, we are inspired by the commitment and dedication of our community members and organizations that work to make our city a better place, and safer for everyone," said Mayor Keith Hobbs. "The people who call Thunder Bay home, and the work they do to make their city a better place for everyone, are nothing short of amazing. I am proud to share Thunder Bay with them and look forward to learning more about each nominee."

Three categories of Awards will be presented:

Community Hero Award - For an outstanding individual effort that contributes to a safer community.

Sponsor: Apex Investigation & Security

Young Leader Award - For outstanding contributions by a youth who demonstrates and encourages active participation in community safety. The youth is a leader in a project in their community.

Sponsor: Generator

Outstanding Community Project Award - For outstanding results in community safety or crime prevention through partnership and collaboration. Up to three projects may be awarded.

Sponsors: 
Thunder Bay Police Services Board, Union Gas, Mac's Convenience Stores

Nominations officially open today and the deadline for submissions is Thursday, Oct. 6.

"We are proud to once again present these awards," said Jeff Upton, Chair of the Crime Prevention Council. "It is important for us to recognize those who are making a difference in our community. First of all, they deserve that recognition, and second, showcasing their work inspires others to make a difference in their own way."

"Crime prevention is truly a community endeavor," Upton said. "The good news is, it's already happening here in Thunder Bay, and these awards celebrate those who are making a difference in our city."

Award recipients will receive an official certificate recognizing their award-winning work. They will also be the subject of a short video documenting their achievements, and be acknowledged in the MyTBay Citizen Newsletter, on the City's website, and in the 2016 Mayor's Community Safety Awards souvenir program.

For more information and nomination forms, visit www.thunderbay.ca/CommunitySafetyAwards

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Contact: Lee-Ann Chevrette, Coordinator - Crime Prevention Council Coordinator, 807-625-2554 or lchevrette@thunderbay.ca