Community Awards
The 16th Annual Community Awards will be held at noon on September 9, 2023 on the main stage in Centennial Park during the Re/Max Block Party hosted by Moose FM. Join us in celebrating the people and organizations that make our city great.
Nominations are now closed for the 2023 awards.
The Community Awards allow us to publicly recognize and honour the individuals, groups, and businesses whose talents, dedication and generosity have contributed greatly to life in Fort St. John.
The 2023 Community Awards Committee comprises Councillor Byron Stewart, Councillor Trevor Bolin, Eryn Griffith, Arts & Culture Manager; and, Naomi Gallant, Community Development Coordinator.
Our 2023 Supporters include:
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Want to sign up as a supporter for the 2024 Awards? Contact communitydevelopment@fortstjohn.ca.
Award Categories
Youth Award
Individual or Group
2023 nominees:
- Austin Faulkner
- Lucas Gill
- Youth Advisory Council of Fort St. John
The Youth Award recognizes an individual or youth group who has made a positive contribution to the community on a volunteer basis such as developing a project, serving
on a committee or other volunteer work with organizations and groups.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, be 18 years or under and must not have won this award in the past three years.
Non-Profit Award
Individual, Group, or Corporate
2023 nominees:
- Fort St. John Hospital Foundation
- Friends of Fort St John Public Library
- Lana Neitz with North Peace Ride for the Disabled
- North Peace Historical Society
- North Peace Ride for the Disabled
- Senior Officials for FSJ Minor Hockey, Huskies and Senior Flyers
The Non-Profit Award recognizes a group of individuals or an organization whose actions, commitment, volunteer leadership, service and community spirt has made a positive impact on the community.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must not have won this award in the past three years.
Business Award
Individual, Group, or Corporate
2023 nominees:
- AFDE Partnership (Aecon, Flatiron, Dragados, EBC)
- Better Cents Bookkeeping Inc.
- Blueberry River First Nations Chief and Council
- Energeticcity.ca
- Home Town Environmental
- Shell Canada Groundbirch
The Business Award recognizes the contributions of an individual or business towards areas including, but not limited to; social innovation, mentorship, or investing in the community.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must not have won this award in the past three years.
Citizen of the Year
Individual or Group
2023 nominees:
- Jared Braun
- Jennie Gagnon
The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes an individual or group of individuals that has achieved an exemplary reputation inside and outside our community with their actions. They are known as a leader or role model by their peers and contribute to the community in a meaningful way.
Eligibility: Nominees must have made their outstanding contribution within the past 12 months, and must not have won this award in the past three years.
Become a Supporter (Donation of $500)
All Community Awards supporters will receive:
- Supporter window decal to display at your business
- Your logo on the event website linked to your website
- Recognition by the Emcee during the awards presentation
- Your company logo on stage signage
- Acknowledgement of support on City of Fort St. John’s social media platforms
Sponsorship has closed for the 2023 Awards. Contact communitydevelopment@fortstjohn.ca to sign up for a Supporter role in 2024.
Nomination Criteria
Activities must have been performed in the last year.
Be thorough, as your description will provide the only information from which the judges will base their decisions.
Nomination Criteria - Each section is worth 10 points
Impact – Describe the importance of the nominee’s contribution in their field or community.
Reach – Describe who benefited from the nominee’s contribution.
Inspiration – Describe how the nominee became a role model in the community and has inspired others.
Additional Notes:
- Nominees will be contacted to confirm acceptance of the nomination.
- Nominees will be put through a screening process.
- Separate nominations may be submitted for as many individuals, businesses or groups as desired.
- Nominators may be contacted for additional information.
- Nominator’s identity will remain anonymous.
Ineligible Nominees:
- Municipal, Provincial, or Federal politicians presently holding office.
- Individuals who are on the Community Awards Planning Committee.
- Individuals, organizations or businesses that have won an award in the same category in the past three years.
- Nominations that do not have adequate information describing why the nominee should be considered for an award.
- Nominees who nominate themselves.