Community Funding and Awards
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.
Should your community be selected for the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Spirit Award, it will be honoured through celebration and recognition. The Lieutenant Governor will attend a community celebration, presenting an award hand-crafted in Nova Scotia that stays in the community and unveiling a sign for display. There will be province-wide public recognition through media.
2018 Application Deadline: May 31st, 2018
Download Program Guidelines (Word file 44 KB)
Download Program Application (Word file 43 KB)
Criteria Checklist (Excel file 50 KB)
FAQ (Word file 45 KB)
Previous Awards
View a celebration video on Youtube
