Awards and recognition
Peel Region is the proud recipient of prestigious awards for leadership, continuous improvement, innovation, and service excellence.
Each award, nomination, and recognition exemplifies our dedication to delivering outstanding public services.
- Quality Public Procurement Department Award for excellence in public procurement
- Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 2024—2027 Business Plan and 2024 Budget document.
- Longstanding Program Excellence award for Peel Region’s Household Hazardous Waste program
- Ontario Public Works Association Project of the Year Award for the Bovaird Drive Transformation at Mount Pleasant Village.
- Canadian HR Awards recognized Peel Region as a 2024 Excellence Awardee for the Most Effective Recruitment Strategy.
- Peel Region recognized outstanding employee contributions through 13 Peel Celebrates Employees Awards and recognized 99 employees from over 1,000 employee nominations.
- Association of Registered Graphic Designers as a 2024 In-House Design Award: Peel Region won the seasonal respiratory illness digital campaign
- Benefits Canada 2024 Workplace Benefits Mental Health Program Award: This recognition highlights Peel Region’s commitment to the development of innovative and effective mental health programs that support and encourage employee psychological well-being.
- Triple A Credit Rating: Peel Region has achieved a ‘’Triple A” credit rating for 29 consecutive years
- Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Local Municipal Champion Award: Peel Region was recognized for the great work done in advancing excellence in human services integration and service system management by teams across Ontario.
- Colliers Project Leaders Innovation and Excellence Capital Project Award: Peel Region was recognized to for the Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor in Brampton.
- Best Practice Spotlight Organization: Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) recognized Peel Region’s Long-Term Care for achieving 10 Years as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization
- Governor General Exemplary Service Medals and Bars: 15 Peel Region paramedics received the Governor General Exemplary Service Medals and Bars
- 2024 Paramedic Association of Canada Award of Excellence for Research and Innovation: Paramedic Justin Mausz was the recipient of the 2024 Paramedic Association of Canada Award of Excellence for Research and Innovation.
- Brampton Caledon Community Foundation (BCCF) 2024 Charitable Service Award: Awarded to Josie Premzell, Peel Region’s Manager of Community Engagement and Visitor Experience.
- Platinum Award from Excellence Canada highlights Peel Region's commitment to organizational excellence grounded in strong leadership, strategic planning, customer service, employee well-being, and continuous improvement.
- Top CFO’s in Toronto – Recognizes Davinder Valeri, CFO and Commissioner of Corporate Services, for exceptional leadership and contributions to financial management, business transformation, and sustainability.
- Municipal Waste Association bronze award for Promotion and Education in the Campaign category for large municipalities.
- Canada Green Building Council Government Leadership Award for advancing green building through the corporate Net Zero Emissions (NZE) New Construction Policy and Standard.
- Association of Registered Graphic Designers 2024 In-House Design Award for the Peel Public Health seasonal respiratory illness digital campaign.
- Innovation and Excellence Capital Project Award for Seniors Health and Wellness Village at Peel Manor in Brampton presented at AdvantAge Ontario’s Annual Convention on April 17, 2024.
- City of Brampton's 100 Community Builders and Champions from the Black Community – Recognizes Juliet Jackson, Director of Culture and Inclusion, for her pivotal role in shifting Peel's organizational culture to be more inclusive.
- Runner-up for Oracle’s 2024 Energy & Water Award – Recognizes Peel Region for innovation in its water billing system.
- 2024 Forbes List of Canada's Best Employers' – Recognizes Peel Region under the Government Services Category.
- 2023 Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal – Recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public.
- S&P Global Ratings – Recognizes strong governance and prudent financial management practices. Peel Region has held a AAA credit rating with S&P since 2002.
- Moody’s investor credit rating – Recognizes strong governance and prudent financial management practices. Peel Region has held a AAA credit rating with Moody’s since 2011.
- Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto for 2023 – Recognizes the achievements of top performing women leaders in technology, health care, consumer, and financial sectors.
- Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award – Recognizes the best sustainability oriented projects completed in Canada over the prior two years.
- Toastmaster International’s Corporate Recognition Award – Designated to Toastmasters’ corporate sponsors who are making an investment in their employees’ future.
- Peel Celebrates – Recognizes Peel Region employees’ outstanding contributions and the work they’ve accomplished.
- Municipal Waste Association's Gold Award – Celebrates colleagues’ ingenuity across the municipal waste sector.
- North American Hazardous Material Management Association’s (Great Lakes Chapter) Leadership Award to Dwayne Cromwell for exemplary leadership and innovative contributions to Peel’s Household Hazardous Waste Programs.
- Canadian Paramedicine Research Day’s Top Oral Abstract and Emerging Researcher Awards to Peel Paramedics for work in external violence against paramedics and psychological health and safety.
- Infrastructure Award of Excellence from the Greater Toronto Sewer and Water Construction Association awarded to Peel’s Water and Wastewater division.
- North American Hazardous Material Management Association Program Innovation Golden Award to Dwayne Cromwell for pioneering contributions in household hazardous waste services.
- Poster Session Presenter at International District Energy Association National Conference.
- Green Cities Award from Credit Valley Conservation recognizing Peel Region for implementing leading edge green infrastructure in both new development and existing urban areas.
- Ontario Public Works Association Public Works Project of the Year Award in the $10 to $50 million project category for the G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility.
- Ontario Water Works Association/Water Environment Association of Ontario’s Climate Action Award to the Lakeview Village District Energy Project.
- Water Environment Association of Ontario’s George W. Burke, Jr Award for Health and Safety awarded to Mario Menezes for active and effective safety programs in municipal and industrial wastewater facilities.
- Paramedic Chiefs of Canada Award of Excellence for a Quality Workplace due to the External Violence Against Paramedics program awarded to Peel Paramedic Services.
- American Water Works Association 2023 Annual National Conference and Exhibition First Place Award to Peel Region’s Hydrant Hysteria Women’s Team for assembling a hydrant in the fastest time.
- North American Hazardous Material Management Association’s Outstanding Personal Service Award to Matt Stevens for exceptional efforts in pollution prevention and hazard reduction in municipal waste.
- Social Assistance Caseworker Award from the Employment Ontario Service System Manager in Peel (WCG Services) to three Peel Region’s Income Support employees for exceptional client service and collaborative efforts toward successful client outcomes.
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario’s designation as a Best Practice Spotlight Organization awarded to Peel Region’s Long-term Care homes.
- Brampton Guardian Readers’ Choice Diamond Award to Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives in the Best Art Gallery Category.
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accreditation for all five of Peel Region’s Adult Day Services programs, Long Term Care homes and Dementia Care Specialty programs.
Leadership
- S&P Global Ratings – Recognizes strong governance and prudent financial management practices. Peel Region has held a AAA credit rating with S&P since 2002.
- 2023 Governor General's Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal – Recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public.
- Canadian Award for Financial Reporting – Recognizes excellence in government accounting and financial reporting.
- IABC Gold Quill Award of Merit – Marketing and Communications – Recognizes and awards excellence in strategic communication worldwide.
- APWA Top Ten Public Leader of the Year Award - Kealy Dedman, Commissioner of Public Works – Recognizes professionals devoted to improving community life through public works services and technology.
- Brampton Board of Trade Business Excellence Award – PAMA – Recognizes the significant accomplishments of Brampton Board of Trade members and the Brampton business community.
- Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award – The highest form of recognition by the GFOA and reflects a commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
- Moody’s investor credit rating – Recognizes strong governance and prudent financial management practices. Peel Region has held a Aaa credit rating with Moody’s since 2011.
- Top 50 Women Leaders of Toronto for 2023 – Recognizes the achievements of top performing women leaders in technology, health care, consumer, and financial sectors.
Innovation
- Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award – Recognizes the best sustainability oriented projects completed in Canada over the prior two years.
- Toastmaster International’s Corporate Recognition Award – Designated to Toastmasters’ corporate sponsors who are making an investment in their employees’ future.
- BeSpatial 2022 Gold Award in GIS mapping – Presented to organizations who demonstrate innovation in a geospatial and information related application.
- The OPWA Project of the Year Award – Recognizes the combined effort of managing agencies, consultants, architects, or engineers, and contractors to complete public works projects.
- ICMG Enterprise & Digital Architecture Ratings & Awards – Information Technology – Showcases digital innovation and excellence in IT architecture.
- Platinum Award for Excellence, Innovation and Wellness – Recognizes the outstanding achievements of organization-wide systems of management and public service delivery.
Continuous Improvement
- Credit Valley Conversation (CVC) Green Cities Award – Acknowledges significant contributions to the health of the Credit River Watershed.
- Peel Celebrates – Recognizes Peel Region employees’ outstanding contributions and the work they’ve accomplished.
- Canada's Healthy Workplace Month, Great Employer Award – Recognizes employers for achievements in physical health, mental health, social health, and community.
- Municipal Waste Association's Gold Award – Celebrates colleagues’ ingenuity across the municipal waste sector.
- Ontario Public Works Association Award – Recognizes the combined effort of managing agencies, consultants, architects, or engineers, and contractors to complete public works projects.
- Water Environment Association of Ontario Award – Celebrates active and effective safety programs in municipal and industrial wastewater facilities.
- International Award for Outstanding Procurement Practices – Celebrates leaders in the public procurement profession for their commitment to implementing efficient practices.
- Central West Local Health Integration Network Quality Award – Peel Long Term Care – Recognizes innovative achievements and outcomes-driven initiatives that make a difference to people receiving care.