The Order of Hamilton celebrates outstanding voluntary contributions by Hamiltonians who have gone above and beyond in building a stronger, more vibrant community.
"The Order of Hamilton is one of the most meaningful ways we recognize the incredible people who make our city stronger everyday,” said Mayor Andrea Horwath. “This year’s recipients reflect the very best of Hamilton – individuals whose generosity, leadership, and commitment to community have made a real and lasting difference. It is an honour to celebrate these tremendous Hamiltonians and to thank them for everything they do to help our city thrive.”
All Hamiltonians and members of the media are invited to attend the Levees. Attendees are encouraged to support local food banks by bringing a non-perishable food item.
Levee dates:Cancelled due to inclement weather - Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Hamilton City Hall, 71 Main Street W., Hamilton
Friday, January 16, 2026 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ancaster Old Town Hall, 310 Wilson Street E., Ancaster
Saturday, January 17, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth Street, Hamilton
The 2025 Order of Hamilton recipients:
The full list of recipients is below and their biographies are posted online at Hamilton.ca/OrderofHamilton.
Akbar Haidary
Dr. Alexandre (Alex) Sévigny
Chris Davies
Chris Kruter
Debbie Bramer
Dejehan “Luckystickz” Hamilton
Dr. Gary Warner
George Lamparski
Helena Streun
Ikechukwu Agbassi
Jessica Bonilla-Damptey
Joëlle Kabisoso
Kathy Archer
Lloyd Turner
Mark John Stewart
Nagham Azzam Iqbal
Paula Kilburn
Richard Bialachowski
Shirley Bainbridge
Wendy Schneider
Quick Facts:To be eligible, individuals must reside in the City of Hamilton at the time of the award and demonstrate exceptional voluntary contributions to community building and or service. These contributions must exceed their professional responsibilities and have a lasting impact on the City of Hamilton.
Each year, 10 Order of Hamilton recipients are selected by a panel chaired by the Mayor’s Office, with participation from the City Manager and a member of the public. This year, a record 44 nominations were received, each recognizing a truly outstanding Hamiltonian. In recognition of the exceptional calibre of nominees, a special total of 20 individuals will be named to the Order of Hamilton.
Since its inception in 2019, 89 Hamilton residents have been awarded The Order of Hamilton.
Additional Resource:Web page: Order of Hamilton
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