FCM is launching a renewed FCM Awards of Excellence to recognize and celebrate excellence in municipal leadership and practice, both in Canada and abroad.

Award categories celebrate a variety of champions, including exceptional leaders, as well as individuals and municipalities that are involved in international municipal cooperation.

Below, you will also find the FCM Sustainable Communities Awards, delivered by the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). These awards celebrate innovative and impactful sustainability initiatives in Canadian cities and communities of all sizes.

Nominations close on June 28, 2026. We encourage you to explore the webpage below and nominate a project that has made a difference in your community.

The Award for Excellence in Municipal Leadership recognizes an established municipal leader demonstrating integrity, vision, collaboration, and a strong record of delivering meaningful results for residents.
The Emerging Municipal Leader award highlights an early-career municipal professional who is already making a strong and meaningful contribution to their community. It celebrates someone who brings fresh ideas, curiosity, and a commitment to public service, and who shows clear potential to become a future leader in the municipal sector.
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Decorative / Decoratif
The Ann MacLean Equity and Impact Award celebrates a leader whose work has made a significant and lasting impact within the municipal sector.
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Decorative/Decoratif
FCM's International Awards celebrate the outstanding work of individuals and municipalities who volunteer in our International programs.
Nominations are open for FCM’s Sustainable Communities Awards. These Awards celebrate innovative and impactful sustainability initiatives in Canadian cities and communities of all sizes.
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Decorative / Decoratif
FCM’s Awards recognize and celebrate excellence in municipal leadership and practice, both in Canada and abroad.
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