Municipal Awards

2008 Mobius Environmental Award

Recognition of outstanding achievements in waste diversion.

2003 Award of Excellence in Health Promotion from the Canadian Medical Association

Recognition of municipalities across Canada who have passed 100% smoke free bylaws banning smoking in all indoor public places.

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

Recognition for its investment and involvement in the development & growth of amateur sport in Nova Scotia.

1993 Award of Excellence from the Maritime Municipal Training & Development Board

Demonstrated creative and innovative decision-making and progress management practices.