Nominations are now open for the 2020 Order of Cochrane, the highest honour that can be bestowed upon an individual by the Town of Cochrane. This annual award is presented by the Mayor and Council to an individual who by their commitment, vision, and leadership has created a lasting legacy in the development of our community.

“In this challenging year, it’s important to recognize those residents whose passion and contributions have remained unwavering,” says Mayor Jeff Genung. “Cochrane has faced some difficult times, but our Town’s ongoing success is due in no small part to our tireless community advocates.”


To Nominate:
Nominators must complete an online or hardcopy nomination form describing how the nominee exemplifies the Town of Cochrane’s vision (see below), demonstrates leadership and what the nominee has done to create a lasting legacy in the development of our community.

The deadline to nominate is Tuesday December 15, 2020.

To nominate please follow this link: https://www.cochrane.ca/297/Order-of-Cochrane

Town of Cochrane vision:

Innovative, bold and dynamic, Cochrane is a community that creates its destiny by building on our proud heritage. We are people of vision in environmental stewardship and economic vitality which was passed down to us through our strong and rich western Canadian foundation. At the heart of Cochrane we value our small town atmosphere, distinctive big hills, escarpments, waterways and unique opportunities. We are a community forged by relationships supportive of our common desire to live long, fulfilling lives. As pioneers of sustainability, we build on the legacy of our pioneering past. We honour our heritage. We celebrate our strong relationships. We respect the land.