The Ontario Urban and Regional Information Systems Association has recognized Guelph’s leadership in geospatial and information services (GIS) with a 2021 Best Challenges Award in the Best Public Sector GIS category. Continue reading City wins Best Challenges Award
Category Archives: Awards and Achievements
City wins Best Challenges Award
May 4, 2021Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
January 21, 2021The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) Project of the Year awards at a virtual awards ceremony on January 21, 2021. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards
Our Food Future named a top recovery project in Canada
November 27, 2020Guelph’s Community Plan named Project of the Year by IAP2 Canada
October 1, 2020The International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Canada has named A United Vision: Guelph’s Community Plan “Project of the Year” at the 2020 IAP2 Canada Core Values Awards. Guelph’s Community Plan also received an award for “Extending the Practice through Creativity, Contribution and Innovation in the Field.” Continue reading Guelph’s Community Plan named Project of the Year by IAP2 Canada
2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results
November 8, 2019Survey results show Guelph residents are satisfied with their overall quality of life Continue reading 2019 Citizen Satisfaction Survey results
City wins award for 2018 agriculture media tour
October 29, 2019Guelph’s economy fastest growing among mid-sized cities in 2018
August 7, 2019Guelph’s economy has grown at a brisk pace over the last five years Continue reading Guelph’s economy fastest growing among mid-sized cities in 2018
Guelph second best city to buy real estate in Canada
June 10, 2019Guelph wins award for protecting local drinking water sources
April 2, 2019Guelph has won an Exemplary Source Water Protection Award from the American Water Works Association Continue reading Guelph wins award for protecting local drinking water sources
Guelph recognized with two top awards for communications excellence
February 28, 2019The City of Guelph was recognized earlier this month with two top honours at the Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS), Hamilton Chapter’s 26th annual Pinnacle Awards. Continue reading Guelph recognized with two top awards for communications excellence
The City of Guelph and the County of Wellington join forces with Queensland, Australia to harness circular economy synergies and tackle global food challenges
February 25, 2019Queensland, Australia’s Department of Innovation announced its commitment to provide a letter of support for the City of Guelph and County of Wellington’s Smart Cities Challenge application Continue reading The City of Guelph and the County of Wellington join forces with Queensland, Australia to harness circular economy synergies and tackle global food challenges
Limitless Guelph receives PRO Award of Excellence
February 7, 2019The City of Guelph’s Limitless Guelph program is receiving a 2019 PRO Award of Excellence from Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO). Continue reading Limitless Guelph receives PRO Award of Excellence
Report unveiled at World Economic Forum in Davos features Guelph-Wellington in its global call for change to address the world’s food challenges
January 24, 2019A global report released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation at the World Economic Forum annual meeting highlights Guelph-Wellington as one city marshalling a transformation towards a circular food economy. Continue reading Report unveiled at World Economic Forum in Davos features Guelph-Wellington in its global call for change to address the world’s food challenges
Guelph first Canadian city recognized by the Alliance for Water Efficiency
January 21, 2019Guelph’s Wastewater Treatment Plant earns silver level recognition from the Grand River Conservation Authority
December 20, 2018City of Guelph wins three awards of excellence for business programs
October 4, 2018City receives award for stormwater management innovation
June 12, 2018City receives provincial award for its age-friendly initiatives
March 26, 2018The City of Guelph wins two Ontario Public Works Association awards
January 31, 2018Guelph makes Culture Days’ top 10 list for third year
November 13, 20172017 Citizen Survey results
October 13, 2017Survey results show Guelph residents are satisfied with their overall quality of life Continue reading 2017 Citizen Survey results
City of Guelph wins award of excellence for Mind Your Business enewsletter
September 22, 2017City wins two Ontario Water Works Association awards
May 10, 2017Guelph ranked best place to buy real estate in Canada
April 11, 2017Guelph is the most attractive city for real estate investment value in Canada, according to MoneySense’s 2017 Where to Buy Now list. Continue reading Guelph ranked best place to buy real estate in Canada
Guelph ranks among top cities in the Americas for foreign direct investment
April 10, 2017Guelph wins Festival and Events Ontario’s “Municipality of the Year” award
March 6, 2017Guelph received the 2017 Municipality of the Year Award from Festivals and Events Ontario Continue reading Guelph wins Festival and Events Ontario’s “Municipality of the Year” award
Guelph is among Ontario’s most liked, most followed cities
November 17, 2016Guelph is among Ontario’s most liked, most followed cities online Continue reading Guelph is among Ontario’s most liked, most followed cities
Guelph ranks fourth alongside Canada’s large cities as a top place to do business
October 20, 2016Guelph has been ranked as Canada’s fourth best large city to start and grow a business by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). Continue reading Guelph ranks fourth alongside Canada’s large cities as a top place to do business
Guelph ranked third best city in Canada to raise a family
September 1, 2016Guelph ranked the third best city in Canada to raise a family – ReadersDigest.ca Continue reading Guelph ranked third best city in Canada to raise a family
Guelph receives award of excellence for waste collection system
August 24, 2016City takes first place in municipal floral display competition
August 19, 2016Guelph awarded funds to explore competitiveness in attracting global investment
August 3, 2016The City’s economic development division has been successful in their application for $35,000 from Global Affairs Canada, through the Invest Canada – Community Initiatives (ICCI) program. Continue reading Guelph awarded funds to explore competitiveness in attracting global investment
Guelph in top 10 places for new Canadians to live
June 16, 2016Guelph was ranked number 10 on the list of best places for new Canadians to live in MoneySense magazine’s 2016 Best Places to Live in Canada report. Continue reading Guelph in top 10 places for new Canadians to live
Guelph is creating spaces for people as we grow
May 18, 2016Guelph’s Market Square and pollinator park are listed among 15 “Thriving Places” in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Continue reading Guelph is creating spaces for people as we grow
Guelph’s Exhibition Park wins design award
April 14, 2016City receives award for Downtown Waste Cart Communications Campaign
November 3, 2015City of Guelph, Enmax Corporation and Windmill Developments Win QUEST 2015 Community Energy Builder Awards
October 30, 2015National panel recognizes City’s communications for Jubilee Park as best in its class
June 5, 2015Guelph-Wellington Emergency Medical Service receives Service Award for Geriatric Excellence
May 28, 2015City of Guelph wins award for leadership in environmental conservation
May 25, 2015Communicators from the City of Guelph and Guelph Municipal Holdings Inc. win eight awards for communications excellence
May 6, 2015City of Guelph honoured for excellent communications
April 21, 2015City receives Play Works’ Gold Youth Friendly Community designation
April 10, 2015Guelph’s Community Energy Initiative highlighted in Engineering Dimensions magazine
February 24, 2015The article titled, “Community Energy in Guelph: Environment and Economy in Partnership” chronicles Guelph’s journey in its efforts to conserve energy and water despite its growing population. Continue reading Guelph’s Community Energy Initiative highlighted in Engineering Dimensions magazine
City receives heritage landscape award for Market Square design
November 13, 2014The Federation of Canadian Municipalities recognizes Guelph’s energy program
February 13, 2014The City of Guelph received two new awards for its effort to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading The Federation of Canadian Municipalities recognizes Guelph’s energy program