Awards Program for Prince George Residents

The city of Prince George is establishing a citizen recognition program to honor outstanding residents for their contributions to the community.

The program aims to provide a meaningful and impactful recognition for recipients and the community.

The city council has approved the establishment of a Select Committee on Citizen Recognition Program.

The committee is exploring various options for recognizing recipients, including dedicating trees and installing plaques.

Dedicating trees is one possible way to recognize recipients, with a cost of around $2,500 per tree.

The city plants dozens of large caliper trees each year to maximize tree canopy coverage and urban forest aesthetics.

Coun. Kyle Sampson suggested using a similar approach to the Pacific Western Brewery plaque, where a certificate with the tree's coordinates is placed inside the building.

Other possible ways to recognize recipients include engraving names into bricks or paving stones, installing plaques, and creating public spaces for commemorations.

The city's parks department and event services team will provide input on the ideas, and representatives will be invited to the committee's next meeting.

The program's goal is to create a valuable asset for the city of Prince George, providing a meaningful recognition for recipients and the community.