Awards2008 – Mobius Environmental Award (in recognition of their outstanding achievements in waste diversion) 2003 – Award of Excellence in Health Promotion from the Canadian Medical Association (in recognition of municipalities across Canada who have passed 100% smoke free bylaws banning smoking in all indoor public places) 1993 – Award of Excellence from the Maritime Municipal Training & Development Board (demonstrated creative and innovative decision-making and progress management practices) 1996 – Model Volunteer Community of the year “Municipality of the County of Richmond” from the Province of Nova Scotia (in recognition of service in promoting the aims and ideas of volunteers) 1994/95 – Salutes Community Sponsor “Richmond County Recreation Department” from Sports Nova Scotia (for its investment and involvement in the development & growth of amateur sport in Nova Scotia) |