Any current resident of Strathcona County is eligible to receive an Award of Excellence. Nominations may be made for individuals or groups.

• Former residents are eligible if they are nominated for achievements or contributions that took place at the time they lived in the County, and if they lived in the County within the last three years.

• Groups must be based in Strathcona County, and the majority of members must live in the County.

• Individuals who live in Strathcona County and participate in groups not based in the County are eligible to receive awards as individuals.

• Nominees may be professionals, amateurs or volunteers.

• Strathcona County employees are not eligible to receive an award recognizing their work at the County. One exception: If the employee, as part of their County role, is a member of a community organizing committee (e.g. hosting a large event), they may be recognized as part of that group. Employees are eligible to receive an award for contributions or achievements they have accomplished outside their work as a Strathcona County employee.

• Elected officials currently serving with any order of government are not eligible.

• Recipients can be recognized posthumously.