Mayor’s 2026 New Year’s Honour List Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to London
Mayor Josh Morgan is pleased to announce the 2026 Mayor’s New Year’s Honour List, recognizing outstanding members of the London community whose dedication and service have made a meaningful difference in the city. This long-standing annual tradition celebrates individuals whose achievements, leadership, and commitment continue to strengthen London.
The 2026 honourees are:
Age Friendly
Gord Miller
Arts
Brenda Zadorsky
Distinguished Londoner
Charlotte Cleland
Chris Ewer and Nancy Wister
Margaret Hopkins
Tom Delaney
Environment
Beth Hundey
Humanitarianism
Sharie Evans
“This year’s honourees truly embody the generosity, dedication, and community spirit that define London,” said Mayor Josh Morgan. “Their contributions and commitment have made a lasting impact on our city, and we are proud to recognize their achievements. Congratulations to each of this year’s recipients.”
The Mayor of London’s annual Honour List began in 1976 with a focus on recognizing contributions to the Arts. Over the years, additional categories have been introduced to reflect the wide range of ways individuals and organizations contribute to community life, including Diversity & Race Relations, Environment, Heritage, Housing, Humanitarianism, Persons with Disabilities, Safety & Crime Prevention, Accessibility, Age Friendly, and Sports.
City Council names Recipients based on recommendations from Advisory Committees or community organizations through the City’s Standing Committees process.
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