2025 Annual Report-final June 4

Awards

Maple Ridge received a wide range of awards and other recognition in 2025 for its work on climate planning, financial reporting, brand strategy, employment practices and more.

Brand Strategy Silver Leaf Awards International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) recognized Maple Ridge’s multi-year journey to develop and launch a bold, community-driven brand strategy with a Silver Leaf Award in 2025. The IABC Silver Leaf Awards are

Recognition for the City in 2025 included: • Climate & Energy Action Award – Recognized at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention for the City’s leadership on its Resilient Future 2050 long-term climate action plan. • BC Top Employers – Earned recognition for the third consecutive year as one of BC’s Top Employers, recognizing Maple Ridge’s inclusive, people-first culture and strong focus on learning and development, while also ensuring the City can continue to attract and retain talent. • Safety Certificate of Recognition – From WorkSafe BC, resulting in a rebate of over $195,000. • Royal Roads Internship of the Year Award – For delivering an exceptional internship experience through its Emergency Program, advancing mentorship, workforce development, and municipal emergency preparedness.

Canada’s premier professional awards program celebrating excellence in strategic communication. Hermes Awards

Administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), the Hermes Awards recognize excellence in video production worldwide. The City received the following in 2025: Platinum Awards - Explore Maple Ridge guide with pull-out map, and Lead, Dream Be Bold youth van wrap Gold Awards - Be Flood Ready mailer, Recreation Feasibility Study visual identity, Public Art Guide (accordion-style), Accelerating into 2025 video, Celebrate the Night was Spooktacular video, and Try Farm Fresh Delights video

Financial Reporting The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Maple Ridge the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting for its annual financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024. This award recognizes municipalities that produce clear, organized, and comprehensive financial reports that go beyond the basic requirements of generally accepted accounting principles. These reports must effectively communicate the municipality’s financial status and enhance understanding for users. The award encourages municipalities to strive for transparency and quality in financial reporting, providing peer recognition and technical guidance to those preparing these reports. Maple Ridge has received this prestigious award for 35 consecutive years. We are confident that our 2025 report continues to meet the program’s high standards and are submitting it to GFOA for continued consideration.

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