The Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) Distringuished Service Award was presented to former Hanna Mayor, Pat Burns on November 28, 2007 at the Opening Ceremonies of the annual AUMA Convention in Calgary.

This award recognizes the dedication of Elected Official's of Urban Municipalities in Alberta who have served twenty (20) years or more on Municipal Council.

The three nominees of the Distinglushed Service Award were piped in along with an additional 6 award nominees, Special Dignitary Guests and the AUMA Board of Directors.  Burns served 12 years as Mayor and 21 years as a member of Council for the Town of Hanna.