AWARD CATEGORIES 2019:
INDIVIDUAL INVOLVEMENT CATEGORIES recognize volunteers of all ages who significantly contribute to improving our community;
- CARING OR PROGRAM AWARD: For a volunteer in a direct service role such as visiting, driving, serving meals, or recreation.- OUTSTANDING YOUTH AWARD: For a high school or post-secondary student who exemplifies positive youth engagement and has made an outstanding contribution through their volunteering.- MENTORSHIP AWARD: For a teacher, mentor or school that has made a significant impact to youth volunteering. - ORGANIZATION SUPPORT AWARD: For a volunteer in a support role such as reception, office, library support, or research-focused. - SPECIAL EVENT AWARD: For a volunteer in a special event role.
GRASSROOTS INVOLVEMENT CATEGORIES recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to their community, cultural group, or neighbourhood; - GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARD: For an individual who has gone out of their way to welcome those new to the community, support older adults to stay in their homes, or help engage youth. - MULTICULTURAL AWARD: For an individual or team who is working with a grassroots or cultural group that helps create an inclusive community for newcomers settling in our Region.
GROUP INVOLVEMENT CATEGORIESrecognize a corporate or business group, committee or board that demonstrates an invaluable investment in community; - VOLUNTEER GROUP ENGAGEMENT AWARD: For a group or team of 3 or more participants that provide valued support to a community organization. - BOARD OR COMMITTEE: Awarded to a board or committee that provide valued leadership for their community organization.
LEADERSHIP CATEGORIES recognize volunteers or contributors at organizations who exemplify inspirational leadership and initiative; - OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD: For a board member or leadership volunteer or supporter who personifies exemplary organizational leadership. - VOLUNTEER MANAGER AWARD: For a paid or unpaid manager of volunteers who enthusiastically leads to create a volunteer-friendly community.
