Find out about this award that recognizes outstanding service to our community.

The Surrey Good Citizen of the Year is awarded to a person who has given outstanding service for the betterment of our community over the years.

Selection criteria includes that:

  • The individual is a current resident or business owner during the years of service under consideration
  • The honour be awarded to an individual who has given outstanding service for at least 15 years
  • Volunteer contributions have had a positive influence in the City of Surrey and to its residents
  • Elected officials currently holding office, not be considered for this award
  • Any person that is not politically active including former elected officials may be considered for this award

When selecting a recipient of the award Council will also consider the diversity and demographics in the City and look to ensure that the award recipients reflective of this over time.

Have you been nominated? Review the Surrey Good Citizen of the Year Policy.

    2023 Surrey Good Citizen of the Year Award

    The nomination period for the 2023 Surrey Good Citizen of the Year Award has closed.

    2021 Good Citizen of the Year

    The 2021 Good Citizen award was presented to John Block.

    Mr. Block has volunteered within the community for over 30 years, been a regular supporter of many annual fundraising campaigns and has been an advocate committed to building partnerships with community leaders and businesses to find innovative ways to meet the needs of Surrey’s most vulnerable residents.

    Mr. Block’s volunteer work, leadership and lengthy years of service are greatly appreciated and duly recognized by the City.

    Past Recipients

    • 2007: Volkmar (Wally) Sandvoss
    • 2008: Jim King
    • 2009: Marie Cooper
    • 2010: Bill McNamara
    • 2011: Avril Flather
    • 2012: Deb Jack
    • 2013: Bill Reid
    • 2014: Ron Meadley
    • 2015: Michael Wilson
    • 2016: Rick Hart
    • 2017: Bob McMurray
    • 2018: James Good
    • 2019: A recipient was not selected
    • 2020: Jim Bennett
    • 2021: John Block