The City of Prince George is now accepting nominations for its Volunteer Recognition Awards for 2018.
The awards are handed out once a year at the annual Civic Appreciation Dinner to those who have gone above and beyond to serve the community.
This year, the awards ceremony will recognize an individual who facilities volunteerism and has helped to organize others to take positive, coordinated action during last summer’s Cariboo Wildfires.
The event will be hosted by the Mayor and Council at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre on May 4.
The following Volunteer Recognition Awards will be given out:
- Recreation & Culture Award - Recognition of individuals who have contributed or are still contributing significantly to the development of recreation or culture in Prince George in disciplines such as recreation, sport, culture, visual arts, and performing arts for a minimum of five years.
- Community Service Award - Recognition of individuals who have contributed or are still contributing significantly to the development of Community Services in Prince George for a minimum of five years. A community service is defined as a service which aids people in need and positively affects portions of the community.
- Outstanding Volunteer Award - Recognition of individuals who are outstanding volunteers. They have contributed or are still contributing to the development of the community of Prince George by volunteering their time to a number of organizations, groups, or disciplines. These volunteers have gone above and beyond the call of duty and have provided exemplary volunteer service. They must have volunteered for a minimum of 15 years in various organizations, groups or disciplines.
- Youth of the Year Award - Recognition of youth attending school in Prince George and between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. The individual must have shown school involvement (including average or above average academic standing, extracurricular activities, and volunteer committees) and must have made significant contributions in the community (outside of school) through volunteering.
- Community Champion Award - Recognition of an individual or group whose exceptional volunteerism promoted positive action in the reception of thousands of evacuees in Prince George during the Cariboo wildfires. Examples may include direct interactions with evacuees, delivery of programs, services or events, care of animals, innovation or provision of services to support evacuees during or after their evacuation.
Residents have until 5 p.m. on April 5 to fill out a nomination form.
For more information, visit the City of Prince George website.
