Deadline: 30-Apr-21
Do you know an individual or group that makes outstanding volunteer contributions to West Vancouver? If yes, then this 2021 Community Awards Program is now open and accepting nominations.
Community Awards recognize the efforts and commitments made by individual volunteers and groups to build a stronger community and enhance the quality of life.
A virtual recognition ceremony will be held in June 2021.
Categories
The annual Community Awards ceremony honours dedicated community members in the following five categories:
- Arts & Culture Award: recognizing those individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to the visual, literary, and performing arts, or who advocate for cultural diversity and vitality
- Community Commitment Award: recognizing unsung heroes, individuals, or groups who make outstanding contributions to the community, lead by example, and inspire excellence through community commitment in dynamic participation, leadership, and active citizenship
- Environment Award: recognizing those individuals or groups who make significant contributions in environmental stewardship, protection, and education
- Heritage Award: recognizing those individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to the preservation of West Vancouver’s natural, built, and cultural heritage through conservation, projects, education, or advocacy
- Health, Wellness & Activity and COVID-19 Pandemic Response Award: recognizing those individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to enhancing mental, physical, emotional well-being, and active lifestyles in the community including but not limited to COVID-19 pandemic response
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals or groups residing in West Vancouver are eligible to receive a Community Award.
- Nominees from outside the community are also eligible, provided the achievement being recognized was undertaken in, or for the benefit of, West Vancouver.
For more information, visit https://westvancouver.ca/be-involved/grants-awards/community-awards