At the City of Kamloops excellence isn’t just a goal—it’s a standard we strive to exceed every day. Over the years, our organization and dedicated staff have been honoured with numerous awards and accolades that reflect our commitment to Making Kamloops Shine. From industry distinctions to inter-governmental recognition, these achievements underscore the talent, integrity, and hard work that define our team and drive our continued success.
Recipient Award Description Maria Mazzotta
Corporate OfficerProfessional Service Award - Leadership
Local Government Management Association (LGMA)Provincial award for outstanding professional achievement Supt. Jeff Pelley
RCMPOrder of Merit for the Police Forces
Canadian Association of Chiefs of PoliceNational award for exceptional service and leadership within Canadian police forces Recipient Award Description City of Kamloops CAnFR - Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Association (GFA)National award recognizing the City's 2023 Annual Report Ken Uzeloc
Fire ChiefKing Charles III Coronation Medal
Government of CanadaNational award for significant contribution to a particular province, territory, region or community in Canada Dylan Scott
Utility Treatment SupervisorPublic Works Industry Awards - Emerging Leader of the Year
Public Works Association of BCProvincial award for leadership of the team that optimizes our water treatment process Stephanie Nichols
Privacy OfficerDistinguished Member Award
Local Government Management Association (LGMA)Provincial award for extraordinary contributions to the City City of Kamloops Sports Heritage Community
BC Sports Hall of FameProvincial designation recognizing role played in shaping BC sports history, heritage, and culture, and for producing some of the best sports programs and participation rates in the country Recipient Award Description Tammy Robertson
Indigenous and External Relations ManagerProfessional Service Award - Leadership
Local Government Management Association (LGMA)Provincial award for dedicated service and progress in Truth and Reconciliation City of Kamloops &
Tk’emlúps te SecwépemcCommunity Excellence Award - President's Choice
Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)Provincial award for relationships building towards reconciliation City of Kamloops CAnFR - Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Association (GFA)National award recognizing the City's 2022 Annual Report Recreation, Health & Wellness Division Program Excellence Award
BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA)Provincial Award for the City’s Community Wellness program, which is a partnership project with Kamloops Immigrant Services and PLAYKamloops Recipient Award Description David Trawin
Chief Administrative OfficerPresident's Award
Local Government Management Association (LGMA)Provincial award for significant contributions to the LGMA and its members Colleen Quigley
Human Resources and Safety DirectorSpotlight Award
Certified Professional Human Resources AssociationProvincial award recoginizing effort to advance Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the City of Kamloops City of Kamloops &
Tk’emlúps te SecwépemcBritish Columbia Reconciliation Award
BC Achievement Foundation/Office of the Lieutenant GovernorProvincial award for exceptional leadership, integrity, respect, and commitment to furthering the Calls to Action outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s report City of Kamloops &
Tk’emlúps te SecwépemcCollaboration Award of Excellence
Canadian Association of Municipal AdministratorsNational award for excellence demonstrated through collaboration towards reconciliation City of Kamloops Community Energy Award
BC Community Energy AssociationProvincial award for the development and implementation of the City's Community Climate Action Plan City of Kamloops Community Excellence Award - Sustainability
Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)Provincial award for big-move investments in climate action Joint Health and Safety Committee
Civic OperationsInnovative Safety Solution Award
BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMA)Provincial award for the creation of a pre- and post-trip video campaign Fleet Safety Working Group
Safety DivisionHealth and Safety Stewardship Award
BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMA)Provincial award for extraordinary leadership, initiative, creativity and innovation Marcia Dick
Solid Waste Reduction CoordinatorBlue Star Award
Recycle BCProvincial award for creative efforts to reduce recycling contamination Recipient Award Description City of Kamloops
Safety DivisionCity of Excellence Award
BC Municipal Safety Association (BCMA)Provincial Award for leadership in safety in the workplace Shawn Cook
Parks Operations SupervisorMike DeCicco
Crew Leader - TurfField of the Year - Baseball
Sports Turf Managers AssociationInternational award recognizing exemplary field grooming, fertility practices and partnerships with user groups at Norbrock Stadium Shawn Cook
Parks Operations SupervisorMike DeCicco
Crew Leader - TurfField of the Year - Softball
Sports Turf Managers AssociationInternational award recognizing exemplary field grooming, fertility practices and partnerships with user groups at the Tournament Capital Ranch Slo-Pitch Field Recipient Award Description City of Kamloops Community Excellence Award - Governance
Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM)Provincial award for community engagement commitment during COVID-19 pandemic David Trawin
Chief Administrative OfficerProfessional Service Award - Volunteer Service
Local Government Management Association (LGMA)Recipient Award Description Year City of Kamloops Community Celebration Award (under 100,000)
Public Works Association of BCProvincial award for effectively promoting public works and public works professionals through innovative and engaging programs 2019 Jen Fretz
Director of EngineeringWomen's Public Works Ambassador
Public Works Association of BCProvincial award for achievement in public works and encouragement of women in the profession 2019 Shawn Cook
Parks Operations SupervisorMike DeCicco
Crew Leader - TurfField of the Year - Baseball
Sports Turf Managers AssociationInternational award recognizing exemplary field grooming, fertility practices and partnerships with user groups at Norbrock Stadium 2018 City of Kamloops CAnFR - Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Association (GFA)National award recognizing the City's 2015 Annual Report 2016 City of Kamloops CAnFR - Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Association (GFA)National award recognizing the City's 2012 Annual Report 2013 City of Kamloops International (Large Category) Award
Communities in BloomInternational award recognizing environmental responsibility and beautification 2013 City of Kamloops CAnFR - Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Government Finance Association (GFA)National award recognizing the City's 2011 Annual Report 2012 City of Kamloops Most Small Business Friendly Community
Government of BC/Small Business RoundtableProvincial award recognizing efforts to promote small business growth in BC 2012 City of Kamloops Most Small Business Friendly Community
Government of BC/Small Business RoundtableProvincial award recognizing efforts to promote small business growth in BC 2011 City of Kamloops Outstanding Achievement Award
Communities in BloomNational award recognizing achievements in urban forestry 2010 City of Kamloops Best Blooming Community in Canada
Communities in BloomNational award for achieving the highest aggregate score in both the Communities in Bloom and WinterLights Celebrations programs 2010 Recipient Award Description Year City of Kamloops National Award (55,001-150,000)
Communities in BloomNational award recognizing environmental responsibility and beautification 2009 City of Kamloops International Challenge (Very Large category)
Communities in BloomInternational award recognizing environmental responsibility and beautification 2006 City of Kamloops Scotts Turf Builder Turf and Groundcover Award
Communities in BloomNational award recognizing achievement in turf maintenance 2006 City of Kamloops National Award (55,001-100,000)
Communities in BloomNational award recognizing environmental responsibility and beautification 2004