Newmarket Honoured with National Award for Leadership Training Excellence

Exciting news for our town: the Town of Newmarket has been awarded the CAMA Municipal Inspiring Workplace Award by the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA), recognizing our groundbreaking leadership training initiative!

What’s the Award All About?

The award celebrates public organizations that cultivate a thriving, motivated workforce through visionary leadership development. Newmarket’s innovative program caught the attention of CAMA judges for its outstanding structure, impact, and forward-thinking approach—and tonight, it earned national acclaim.

What Makes Newmarket’s Initiative Stand Out?

While detailed program outlines are still emerging, we do know that Newmarket has built a comprehensive leadership journey featuring:

  • Engaging workshops and skill-building sessions

  • Coaching and mentorship loops

  • Focus on diversity, equity, and creating an inclusive culture

  • Continuous performance improvement and feedback practices

This progressive approach ensures leaders at all levels—across departments—grow, evolve, and stay aligned with our community-first values. The award signals that Newmarket doesn’t just talk about leadership—it actively equips its people to lead with confidence and heart.

Why It Matters

  • Employees Thrive: More capable and confident leaders contribute to a collaborative, dynamic workplace.

  • Residents Benefit: Better-trained staff mean more innovative, efficient, and responsive services for our community.

  • Sector-Wide Impact: Setting a standard in public service leadership will inspire other municipalities to explore similar programs.

A Big Win for Newmarket

This award puts Newmarket firmly on the map as a hub for municipal excellence—not just locally, but nationally. It reflects our shared commitment to making our town a place where people are empowered, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Congratulations to the Town’s HR team, program facilitators, mentors, and all staff who engaged in this initiative. You’re the reason Newmarket is an inspiring place to work and live.

Let’s celebrate this accomplishment and look forward to even more innovation ahead!

By being engaged and sharing information, we can create real, lasting change. Together, we build momentum, break down barriers, and create results for Ward 6.

with gratitude,
Kelly Broome
Councillor, Ward 6

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