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The Town’s honours programs aim to recognize outstanding contributions to the community, promote civic engagement and celebrate individuals whose actions contribute to Hampstead’s development and reputation.
The Order of Hampstead is the highest honour conferred by the Town. Launched in 2026, the program recognizes individuals whose actions, commitment or leadership have left a lasting impact on the community.
Inspired by Canada’s longstanding civic traditions, the Order of Hampstead highlights exemplary contributions that enrich municipal life and support the Town’s social, cultural, environmental and civic development.
The Order of Hampstead aims to:
Eligible nominees may include:
Recognized contributions may include:
The Order of Hampstead includes three honorary levels:
Steward of Hampstead (S.H.)
Recognizes meaningful community engagement and sustained service.
Guardian of Hampstead (G.H.)
Recognizes significant leadership and lasting positive impact on the community.
Laureate of Hampstead (L.H.)
The highest distinction of the Order, reserved for exceptional contributions that have profoundly shaped Hampstead and its civic legacy.
Nominations may be submitted by:
Each nomination must include:
Deadline: August 30
A Selection Committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations to Council.
The Committee includes representatives from municipal administration, Council and the community, including a previous recipient.
Honours and distinctions are presented during official ceremonies recognizing civic engagement, community leadership and exceptional contributions to municipal life.
These ceremonies strengthen Hampstead’s collective memory, celebrate inspiring role models and recognize the individuals who actively contribute to the Town’s evolution and reputation.
The Key to the Town of Hampstead is a ceremonial and symbolic distinction awarded on an exceptional basis to recognize remarkable contributions, official visits or meaningful service that has profoundly impacted the community.
Rooted in a longstanding civic tradition dating back to fortified towns presenting their keys to individuals held in the highest esteem, the distinction today symbolizes trust, respect and gratitude toward its recipients.
The Key to the Town symbolizes:
This distinction may be presented to residents, dignitaries, partners or visitors whose achievements or service reflect the values and aspirations of the Hampstead community.
The Key to the Town may be presented to individuals who have:
This distinction is awarded selectively in order to preserve its prestige and symbolic significance.
