2011 Mayor's Awards Nominations
The City of Kingston and Mayor Mark Gerretsen are calling for Nominations for the 2011 Mayor's Award for Youth Volunteerism and the 2011 First Capital Distinguished Citizen/Honourable Achievement Awards
Nomination deadline for both award programs is March 31, 2011, 4:30 p.m.
MAYOR'S AWARD FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM
Now in its 13th year, The Mayor's Award for Youth Volunteerism recognizes individuals up to age 24 who demonstrate one or more of the following attributes (amongst others):
- Leadership qualities, challenging themselves and others.
- Care and compassion for members of the community, particularly those with special needs.
- Ability to overcome personal challenges in donating their time to volunteer and assist others.
- Motivating others to achieve and strive for goals.
- Willingness to mentor fellow youth and others.
- Special skills and personally contributes to improving quality of life in the Kingston community.
Nomination forms are now available for download at right. For a hard copy of the form, please contact ecashman@cityofkingston.ca or 613-546-4291 ext. 1355 or in person at City Hall reception.
Winners will be chosen for three different categories: Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12 and Post-secondary up to age 24. Winners will be announced on or before Canada Day yearly.
FIRST CAPITAL DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN/HONOURABLE ACHIEVEMENT
The 2011 First Capital Distinguished Citizen/Honourable Achievement Awards recognize volunteers of all ages for community contributions in the area of: Culture, Heritage, Recreation, Sports, Health, Education, Health Care, Environment, Safety, Volunteering and Business.
The winners of the First Capital Distinguished Citizen and Honourable Achievement awards will be celebrated at the Civic Ceremony at the City of Kingston's Canada Day celebrations on July 1, 2011.
Nomination forms are now available for download at right. For a hard copy of the form, please contact ecashman@cityofkingston.ca or 613-546-4291 ext. 1355 or in person at City Hall reception.
