Lincoln, ON – (June 20, 2025) – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Town of Lincoln a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the second year in a row, in recognition of its 2025 Budget. This esteemed award represents a major accomplishment for the Town, highlighting its dedication to excellence in governmental budgeting.
To receive this award, Lincoln’s budget documents were evaluated on their ability to serve as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications tool.
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"On behalf of Lincoln Council, we are honoured to be recognized again in 2025 by the GFOA for our municipal budget," said Town of Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton. "This continued recognition underscores our dedication to transparency, fiscal responsibility, and effective communication with our residents. We remain committed to upholding these high standards in our budget process to best serve our community."
Councillor Greg Reimer, Chair of the 2025 Budget Committee, added, "This award highlights the Town’s ongoing commitment to excellence and the collaborative effort behind developing a budget that not only meets the current needs of our community but also supports long-term sustainability and growth. It reflects our dedication to continuous improvement in how we plan, allocate, and communicate our financial priorities."
The Town’s Chief Administrative Officer, Michael Kirkopoulos, added, "Receiving the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from GFOA for the second consecutive year is a strong affirmation of our commitment to excellence in financial management. Our annual budget process follows industry best practices and serves as a key component of our strategic planning—helping us meet community needs while upholding the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement."
The Town of Lincoln’s 2025 Budget can be viewed at speakuplincoln.ca/2025budget.
The GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Program can be viewed at gfoa.org/budget-award.
Quick Facts:
- With more than 1,700 participants in the GFOA Budget Awards Program, award recipients are recognized for their efforts to improve the quality of budgeting and serve as exemplary models for other governments throughout North America.
- Lincoln’s budget plans align with the Council Priorities for 2022 to 2026, focusing on sustainable financial management.
- The 2025 Budget addresses key community needs, including infrastructure, service delivery, and fiscal responsibility.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Liliana Busnello
Manager of Corporate Communications
Town of Lincoln
905-563-2799 ext. 230