Councillor Dasko Invites You to Nominate a Business or Individual for the Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards!
ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 10th, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT.
This year’s Ward 1 Community Excellence Awards will be held on October 24th, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mississauga Seniors Centre, 1389 Cawthra Road.
Business Awards Categories
Small business owners are an integral part of our community. In addition to contributing to the local community’s unique identity and being involved locally, small business owners are job creators, providing local employment opportunities allowing local residents to work closer to home. Having multiple small businesses all striving to be unique and innovative, can result in a healthy marketplace and well-served consumers. One-of-a-kind and locally made products can attract customers to our area, bolstering tourism and contributing to our local community. These establishments benefit our local economy and help support the place we call home.
New Business Award
The recipient of this award has been in business for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 5 years. This award recognizes outstanding achievement as a new business in some or all of the following:
- research & development
- company growth
- products & services
- market development
- sales & marketing
- community service
Entrepreneur of the Year Award
This award recognizes the endeavors of an exceptional individual or company who:
- creates exceptional products and services
- keep our local economies moving forward
- embodies the spirit of community
- values and demonstrates innovation
Excellence in Customer Service Award
This award recognizes a business for:
- consistently exceeding customer or guest expectations
- exceptional service standards in our community
Automotive Services Excellence Award
This award honours an Automotive Services establishment with:
- outstanding service
- consistent high standards and integrity
- friendly and efficient staff interactions.
Pet Groomer Excellence Award
The Pet Groomer Excellence Award honours one who demonstrates:
- exceptional grooming techniques that prioritize both the comfort and style of pets
- consistent high praise and feedback from pet owners
- a strong commitment to animal welfare
Barber/Hair Stylist Excellence Award
This category is new in 2024 and was created to honour a Stylist or Barber who demonstrates some or all of the following:
- outstanding skill and technique
- customer satisfaction
- innovative and trendsetting
Best Patio Dining Experience Award
The best patio dining experience award is presented to a restaurant that has created a patio that:
- sets high standards for food quality
- provides guests with excellent customer service
- has an atmosphere that enhances the dining experience
Restaurant of the Year Award
This award is presented to a restaurant that provides:
- a most enjoyable overall guest experience
- high standards for food quality
- excellent customer service that enhances the dining experience
Arts and Community Awards Categories
The Ward 1 Arts Awards recognize leaders who attain a level of merit in their artistic discipline and celebrate outstanding works of creativity across all arts categories. These awards recognize the individual contributions to arts and culture in our community. Cultivating the arts plays an important role in our city by improving well-being, unifying communities, improving academic performance, strengthening the economy, driving tourism, while sparking creativity & innovation in our community.
Artist of The Year Award – Live Music Performance
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Live Music Performance award recognizes the musician or musical group that consistently delivers:
- exceptional live performances
- pieces that captivate audiences with their talent
- artistic expression and creativity
Artist of The Year Award – Visual Artist
The Ward 1 Artist of the Year – Visual Artist award recognizes outstanding accomplishments and contributions within the field of visual arts. This category celebrates artists who:
- possess exceptional creativity, skill, and innovation
- have made an impact on the art scene locally
Crossing Guard Excellence Award DISCLAIMER: this is a paid City of Mississauga Position
This award was created to recognize and honour an outstanding crossing guard who ensures the safety of children and pedestrians by:
- demonstrating exceptional dedication and reliability
- showing exemplary commitment to pedestrian safety
- exhibiting a friendly and positive attitude toward the community
Good Neighbour Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual who positively influences their local community with:
- acts of kindness, and generosity
- community involvement and volunteerism
- assistance to neighbours in need
Environmental Stewardship Award
Whether helping to protect our climate, reduce waste, support local food or enhance our natural spaces, this individual is recognized as an environmental leader who has made significant contributions to improving our environment by:
- protecting the climate and environment
- supporting local sustainable food sources
- enhancing natural spaces
- advocacy and education
- community engagement
Volunteer of the Year Award
Our city is built by those who give their time and expertise selflessly, expecting nothing in return. This award recognizes an individual who demonstrates excellence in volunteering to make Ward 1 a better place to live, work, and play by:
- dedication and commitment to their cause
- impacting the community
- demonstrating leadership
- supporting vulnerable populations
- enriching the culture
- community engagement
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ward 1 would like to honour with great respect and admiration, an individual for their lifetime of support, promotion and vision for our community by demonstrating some or all of the following characteristics:
- advocacy and public service
- mentorship and guidance
- philanthropy and generosity
- resilience and perseverance
- inspiring future generations
Please make your nominations by email to Stephen.Dasko@mississauga.ca in the following format:
Nominator Name:
Nominator Email:
Award Category for Nomination:
Nominee Name:
Nominee Email:
Short explanation about why you are nominating the Ward 1 resident:
ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 10th, 2024 AT MIDNIGHT.
Join the Port Credit BIA every Thursday evening in August for Councillor Dasko’s annual Classic Cars initiative.
This year the theme is Classic Country Thursdays!
Port Credit BIA has brought together two popular events for some amazing Summer vibes with Country Music and Classic Cars for the NEW Classic Country Thursdays.
Each Thursday evening in August from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., our community can enjoy live Country music, a DJ, line dancing, Country fare, games, and more!
Classic cars will return to the Port for the car afficionados and we have added a little Country back in the Port with special menu items at participating business as well as attractions that include a mechanical bull ride, Brampton Batman, and some furry surprises.
This weekly event will take place at the Elmwood lot at 3 Elmwood Avenue North and at participating businesses along Lakeshore from Hurontario to Seneca Ave.
See you there!
In March 2023, Regional Council approved the discontinuation of exemption periods as of the beginning of the next collection contract combined with better promotion of the bulky item collection program and overall waste reduction efforts. This decision aligns with Peel’s target of achieving 75 per cent waste diversion by 2034.
It was suggested by staff that eliminating exemption periods, combined with better promotion of Peel’s bulky item collection program will result in operational efficiencies and fewer late and missed collections.
Councillor Dasko introduced a resolution at Regional Council related to Resolution 2023-216 from the March 23, 2023 Regional Council meeting, as it relates to Clause 2.a that reads “Elimination of Exemption Periods for curbside residents and the removal of Exemption Periods from By-law 35-2015”, be amended to delete the subject section. The Resolution passed, therefore Exemption Periods will continue when the new contract is in effect.
Just in time for Canada Day!
Proud to have another of my initiatives come to life. A very special thank you to our Works Crew for all of their hard work to make this newest crosswalk a reality.
It is located at Lakeshore and Wenonah, beside the Bozzo’s La Villa Bakery, the creator of Paint the Town Red Canada Day Festival and the end of the Canada Day Parade route.
Thank you Johnny, Diane and of course all of the amazing volunteers.
Getting it done in Ward 1 
When I had the refridgerated skating trail built I did not like the look of the zamboni hut.
I asked our Culture Department and the Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) for something to commemorate Mississauga’s 50th and to showcase Port Credit, Paint the Town Red and the Southside Shuffle with some notable people.
The result is below from two very talented local artists, Shorty and Gothboi (Shalue and Adam, Saugacity.comic)
Included in the murals are Johnny Bozzo, Chuck Jackson, Diane Goldsmith, Ric Cooper, and Kristine Kane.
Getting it done in Ward 1!