The Mayor and Council issue special certificates of commendation, recognition, and achievement. Occasions for which certificates may be issued include, but are not limited to:

  • Exemplary service or significant contributions by an organization, business, or individual to the City of Hayward
  • Notable achievement by a Hayward resident
  • Retirement from the military, police, or fire department
  • Other achievements or events of significance
Requests for certificates should include:

  1. Recipient’s full name and address
  2. A brief (<100 words) description of the recipient
  3. A brief (<300 words) description of the reason for the certificate
  4. Proposed text for the certificate, including several “whereas” clauses to be included in the commendation
  5. Date of event (if applicable)
  6. Date certificate is desired
  7. Contact information for the person requesting the certificate
Due to the large volume of worthy requests, not all requests for certificates will result in the award of a certificate. The Office of the Mayor reserves the right to decline or modify requests and make exceptions to any of the guidelines listed on this page. Requests for certificates cannot be completed with less than one month advance notice. In order to request a certificate, please submit a request electronically here.

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* 1. Recipient's first & last name

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* 2. Recipient's address

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* 3. Brief description of the recipient

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* 4. Brief description of the reason for the certificate

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* 5. Date of the event (if applicable)

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* 6. Date certificate is desired

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* 7. Requester name

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* 9. Requester phone number

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