The Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 AMCTO Awards program.
Award recipients were honoured during the 2025 AMCTO Conference Awards Gala Dinner that took place on the evening of June 10, 2025, at the Caesars Hotel and Casino in Windsor, Ontario. Joined by family and friends and their municipal peers, participants were recognized for their innovation and dedication to their municipalities, communities, and the Association.
“Every year we honour our members and municipal professionals who have worked hard to advance the profession through municipal project innovation, contributions to their Zone, and through their commitment to continuous learning and professional development," says AMCTO President, Paul Shipway. "This year's recipients are sparking change in their communities as exemplary municipal professionals who inspire those around them."
In addition to receiving recognition at the Awards Gala Dinner, 2025 award recipients will also be recognized in the upcoming edition of the AMCTO Municipal Monitor magazine. Municipal councils will also receive notification of the honour and are encouraged to celebrate the successes of their staff.
2025 Award recipients include:
E.A. Danby Awards
Recognizing Outstanding Performance & Innovative Practices
Municipalities of 20,000 or more:
Township of King
Category: Municipal Administration
Project: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program
Municipalities of 20,000 or less:
Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula
Category: Municipal Administration
Project: Digital Transformation Journey
Certificates of Merit - Municipalities of 20,000 or more:
City of Guelph
Category: Municipal Finance
Project: Strategic Budget Process in a Strong Mayor Environment
Certificates of Merit - Municipalities of 20,000 or less:
Municipality of Thames Centre
Category: Municipal Administration
Project: Implementation of OpenBook
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Prestige Award
Recognizing Contributions to the Association & the Sector
2025 Recipient:
John Elvidge
City Clerk
City of Toronto
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Zone Awards
Recognizing Commitments to Communities
Zone 1
Steve Vlachodimos
City Clerk/Licence Commissioner, City of Windsor
Zone 2
Susan M. Stone, AMCT
Chief Administrative Officer (Retired), Township of East Garafraxa
Zone 3
Jeff Bunn, CMO, AOMC, Dipl.M.M.
Manager of Legislative Services/Deputy City Clerk, City of Woodstock
Zone 4
John Elvidge
City Clerk, City of Toronto
Zone 5
Elana Arthurs, CMO, AOMC
Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Brighton
Zone 6
Sandra MacDonald, CMO, AOMC, AMCT
City Manager, City of Brockville
Zone 7
Rachel Tyczinski, CMO, AOMC
City Clerk, City of Sault Ste. Marie
Zone 9
Jason Young
Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Atikokan
Academic Awards
Recognizing Achievement in AMCTO Education Programs
Dr. C. Richard Tindal Award for Excellence - Municipal Finance and Administration Program (MAP)
Justin L. Grainger, AMP
Deputy Clerk, Town of Erin
Municipal Accounting and Finance Program (MAFP) Award
Sponsored by Watson & Associates Economists Ltd.
Vanessa Lee
Revenue Coordinator, City of Cambridge
Municipal Law Program (MLP) Award
Sponsored by Thomson Rogers LLP
Lori Hoddinott
Mayor, Township of McNab/Braeside
Employment Law & Human Resources (HR) Award
Sponsored by Cunningham Swan Lawyers
Ashlea Carter, AMP, Dipl.M.A.
Deputy Clerk, Town of Fort Erie
Sally Litchfield
Executive Coordinator, Township of Centre Wellington
Kaitlyn Skjaveland, Dipl.M.A.
IT Technical Support, County of Peterborough
Diploma in Municipal Administration Award
Michelle Cronin, DIpl.M.A.
Executive Diploma in Municipal Management Award
Sharon Sayles, Dipl.M.M.
Communications Specialist, City of Brantford
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About the Awards
AMCTO is committed to promoting and encouraging continuous improvement and the pursuit of excellence in the municipal profession. AMCTO recognizes the achievements of members and other municipal professionals through an annual awards program where dedication, hard work, and commitment to the municipal sector, continuous learning, and professional development are celebrated.