of the century - 2012 Community Builders Award of Excellence - Economic Development - 2004 The award goes to an individual or group that has had an important impact on the economic well-being of the community. They have chaired and led a committee, they have helped bring new business to town, or they are responsible for putting in place infrastructure. First recipient of the Order of Sudbury Award – 2003 Jim Gordon Walkway - 2003 Bell Park walkway on Ramsey Lake was renamed in honour of Gordon. (The Bell Park Walkway was an initiative Gordon championed strongly during his time as mayor.) Executive Award and Lifetime Member Award, Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) - 2003 The Executive Award is presented annually by FONOM to an elected leader who has "contributed in a special meaningful way towards the enrichment and betterment of the residents of Northern Ontario". Honorary Lifetime Membership, Older Adult Centre Sudbury - October 17, 2003 Presented in recognition of Jim Gordon’s "dedicated leadership in support of seniors in the Sudbury community". Queen's Golden Jubilee Medal – 2002 Presented in recognition of outstanding and exemplary contributions to their communities. The Sudbury Multicultural and Folk Arts Association Award - July 1, 2001 On the occasion of Year 2001 International Year of Volunteerism "in recognition of his community vision, spirit, leadership and dedication to the citizens of our city" Community Service Award, Ontario Medical Association - May 2000 Presented to Jim Gordon in recognition "of his outstanding contributions to the health and welfare of the people of Sudbury". Dr. Fred Sheridan Award, Cambrian College - 1999 The Dr. Fred Sheridan Award recognizes contributions to the advancement and betterment of society through extraordinary service to education. Paul Harris Award - Rotary Club of Sudbury Sunrisers - 1998 The Paul Harris Fellowship Award is one of the highest honours Rotary bestows. Recipients are Rotarians and community professionals in recognition of their outstanding contributions, exemplifying the highest ideal in Rotary in placing service above self. Municipal Electric Association Award - October 1994 Presented to Jim Gordon" in recognition of the contribution made to the municipal hydro systems in the province by the valuable service shown as a Hydro Commissioner for the Municipality of Sudbury for a period of nine years and for loyalty to the ideals of province-wide publicly owned hydro electric system". Gold Combatants' Cross, The Polish Combatants' Association in Canada -