The Town of Kensington has won the 2024 Municipal Achievement Award from the Federation of PEI Municipalities.
The award recognizes the town’s commitment to improving the quality of life of residents.
“The Town of Kensington is a town with a vision,” says Federation President Bruce MacDougall. “Council and staff worked together with residents to create that vision and then to use it to build a thriving community.”
In 2019, the town adopted its first strategic plan, Town of Kensington, Where People Choose to Be. It included four key priorities: economic prosperity, community strength and resilience, sustainable infrastructure, and organizational excellence. The town has since moved forward with the ten-year plan by taking tangible actions that include a new business park, recreation opportunities, support for seniors and youth, and initiatives in areas that include policing, beautification, accessibility, energy-efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
“The Town of Kensington was very pleased to receive the Municipal Achievement Award,” says Mayor Rowan Caseley, who accepted the award on the town’s behalf. “This achievement speaks to the hard work, dedication, and progressive thinking of staff and council.”
Kensington CAO Geoff Baker adds, “This award is a testament to what we can accomplish when we work together towards a common goal.”
The award was presented at the Federation’s recent Semi-Annual Meeting in the Rural Municipality of Abram-Village.