The Nomination's are NOW CLOSED FOR 2026.
The Annual Mayor's Honour Roll will be accepting nominations until December 5th, 2025 for any resident of Lucan Biddulph (living or deceased) or organization/business to be recognized for their significant contribution to one of the following categories:
- Youth Award
- Good Neighbour Award
- Volunteerism & Citizenship Award
- Art & Culture Award
- Sport & Recreation Award
Congratulations to the 2026 Recipients:
Youth Award: Charlotte Hawkins
Charlotte is being recognized for the work she is doing with her charitable organization Senior Smiles. The purpose of this mission to uplift and support seniors in our communities by organizing events, visits, gifts and encouraging social interactions to seniors in the community. She is also actively involved in the Best Buddy program at Medway High School.
Sport & Recreation Award: Shawn Smith
Shawn is being honoured for his commitment to sporting programs in Lucan Biddulph. A familiar face as Coach and Trainer with Lucan Minor Hockey, Shawn has also committed countless hours to the Men’s Recreational Hockey Club as President.
Art & Culture Award: Don Froats
Don Froats has spent a lifetime contributing to Lucan Biddulph. Over the years, he has volunteered with Lucan Minor Hockey, the VON, Lucan United Church and Villages United. He has also been committed volunteer with the Lucan & Area Heritage Society. At 92 he still contributes by maintaining the grounds around the museum. You will also see him still collecting trash along our roadways!
Good Neighbour Award: Paul & Pam Hodgins
Paul and Pam are being recognized for developing and maintaining Bud’s Place and the Hodgin’s Trail in Clandeboye. This year round trail offers residents (free of charge) a place to hike, rest and enjoy a quiet piece of trails along Hwy 4.
Volunteerism & Citizenship Award: Carol Sloetjes
Carol has well over 30 years of volunteerism in Lucan Biddulph. From serving with Lucan Minor Soccer, Lucan Christian Revival Boys and Girls Club and Lucan Girl Guides. Carol has found ways to contribute to our youth, being a role model of kindness and good citizenship.
Community Engagement Award: Lucan Library
Under Leigh Robinson’s leadership, the Library is being recognized for the establishment of the Community Pantry. This pantry is stocked with donations such as canned goods, snack, diapers and formula that is available free to anyone who has a need. The Lucan Library has been a leader when it comes to community support and dignity. The Pantry was the first of its kind in the Middlesex County Library system, but now because of the success and need of the program, pantries are available in a number of branches across the system