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Local Heroes

LogoEvery year since 2007, the City has identified and recognized Local Heroes. These individuals are of diverse interests and backgrounds who give back to their community in a wide variety of ways. Examples of activities include volunteering for a local agency or community school, coaching a local sports team, or helping recent immigrants settle into the community. Priority is given to recognizing nominees who have contributed to the community for over five years through a minimum of two activities. The nomination process is launched in the spring of each year and advertised at community facilities and in local newspapers. 

2013 Local Heroes

The deadline for nominations was Friday, May 10, 2013. For more information please telephone 604-294-7290 or email clerks@burnaby.ca.

2012 Local Heroes

At its November 5, 2012 meeting, Burnaby City Council honoured eight Burnaby community members as our 2012 Local Heroes. They were recognized for their significant accomplishments and the positive impacts they have made on the city and citizens of Burnaby. 

2012 Local Heroes

Left to Right: Councillor Paul McDonell, Linda Saunders, Karen Corcoran, Michael Raynor, Marilena (Marilyn) Soligo, Tanaya Shaw, Thea Juett, Maria Motta, Vivian Pinter and Mayor Derek Corrigan.

Time Lines:

  • Friday, May 10, 2013
    Deadline for submission of nominations.
  • June 2013
    Assessment of nominations by the Social Issues Committee.
  • September 2013
    Council decision on annual Local Hero recipients, based on recommendations from the Social Issues Committee.
  • November 2013
    Presentation of recognition certificates to Local Heroes at Council meeting.