2026 Key to the City Nominations Now Live

Key to the City nominations for 2026 are now open!

Do you know a Burlington resident or organization that has contributed to making Burlington a better place to live, work, and enjoy? Use the form at the link below to nominate a Burlingtonian that has made a significant, lasting impact on our community.

Nomination Form for the Key to the City from Mayor Meed Ward

Nominations will be accepted until Friday, March 24, 2026. Recipients will be celebrated and presented the Key to the City at a special ceremony on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Ceremony details and recipients will be announced through the Mayor’s social media channels—follow the Mayor for updates!

About Burlington’s Key to the City

Launched by Mayor Marianne Meed Ward in 2019, the Key to the City program at the City of Burlington honours individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to our community.

Following in the footsteps of many other cities, Burlington feels the need to recognize the people whose hard work, talent, efforts and passion make our city a better place to live.

Whether it be through sport, philanthropy, business, arts & culture, volunteering, advocacy or leadership, the recipients of a Key to the City will have created a unique and meaningful legacy that will positively impact our community for years to come. Keys may also be given to visiting dignitaries or in recognition of our twin city relationships.

Learn more about the Key to the City and past recipients HERE.