The Freedom of the City is the highest award conferred by the City of St. John's. Nominees for this award demonstrate exemplary service or contributions to the community, which may relate to:
Nominated for the honour by a member of Council, the nomination and its supporting documents are reviewed by Council in a Special Meeting with the recommendation presented to Council at a Regular Meeting for ratification. The awarding of the honour requires the unanimous approval of Council.
First presented in 1963, the Freedom of the City may be awarded to both individuals and organizations.
2021: Rotary Clubs of St. John's |
The City of St. John's acknowledges the outstanding contributions of Rotary for 100 years of community service. Rotary's work in the community is vast and has been integral to the protection, growth, and enrichment of the citizens of St. John's, and to the province as a whole. The first Rotary Club in Newfoundland and Labrador was the Rotary Club of St. John's, chartered on November 23, 1921. Rotary in St. John's has since grown to include the St. John's Northwest, St. John's East, St. John's After Hours, Waterford Valley and Rotaract St. John's Clubs. The list of projects Rotarians have supported and sponsored in St. John's is extensive, including Rotary Sunshine Park; the Rainbow Riders Rotary Riding Building; the Bannerman Park Splashpad; re-vitalization of the Waterford River; Rotary Manor; the Northwest Rotary Skatepark and Buckmaster's Rotary Park. Rotarians have also been involved in the establishment of numerous community endeavors including the Christmas Seal vessel in support of tuberculous care, the Cadet movement, the Cancer Society, the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Iris Kirby House. For Rotary's steadfast commitment to our community and continued support of projects in the areas of mental health and addictions, housing and homelessness, food security, education, and the environment, the city of St. John's proudly award them this important award on November 22, 2021 as they celebrate one hundred years of service in 2021.
Presented November 23, 2021 |
2018: Shannie Duff |
For her tireless commitment to the community, especially through the preservation and protection of heritage.
Presented July 26, 2021 |
2016: Elinor Gill Ratcliffe |
Recipient of the Order of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Order of Canada, an Honorary Doctorate of Law from Memorial University and the Red Cross Humanitarian Award, Elinor Gill Ratcliffe's contributions to the province and the City are many:
Presented May 19, 2016 |
List of previous award winners |
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