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The purpose of the Community Awards Program is to publicly recognize and honor individuals whose contributions have been of significant benefit to Fort St John. The awards celebrate the talents, dedication and generosity of our outstanding citizens, businesses, athletes, and volunteers whose unique gifts have contributed so greatly to life in Fort St John.
The Community Awards Program is administered by a Community Awards Committee made up of representatives of various community organizations, supported by City staff. By incorporating other community organizations, we utilize each representative's expertise in their areas, and the Committee has a team of informed, knowledgeable decision makers for determining award recipients. In addition, the support of the community organizations assists in ensuring all those deserving of recognition are represented, and help to sustain the overall project for years to come.
Nomination forms are available from the City of Fort St. John, and will be accepted at City Hall until 4:00pm on April 1, 2010. Nominees are then evaluated by the Community Awards Committee and all awards are presented publicly at the gala awards dinner held during Volunteer Canada's National Volunteer Week, April 15, 2010 at the Pomeroy Hotel. Tickets for the event will be on sale as of April 1, 2010.
Send completed nomination forms (found at www.fortstjohn.ca) on or before April 1, 2010 to:
City of Fort St. John
Attention:Tracy Konashuk
10631 100th Street
Fort St John, BC V1J 3Z5
Fax: 250.787.8181 or Email:
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Click HERE for the 2010 Award Nomination form.
2010 Award Descriptions
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Citizen of the Year Award recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the community or to organizations through volunteer work. These are individuals who are role models, who have either taken an active leadership role or who work behind the scenes to give of themselves for the betterment of the community as a whole. Outstanding contribution may be related to the arts, education, humanities, community service, medical or commerce fields.
Eligibility: Nominees must have performed their activities for a period of one year or more, have not won this award in the last two consecutive years, and are a current resident of the City of Fort St John.
CORPORATE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Corporate Citizen of the Year Award recognizes the generous support of a business to any organization or project that has a direct benefi t to the residents of the City of Fort St John. Support may be in financial contributions or in-kind services. Outstanding contributions may be in health and social services, arts and culture, sports and recreation, education or neighbourhood/ community improvement.
Eligibility: The business must not have won this award in the last two consecutive years, must be located within the City of Fort St. John, and must be a current Fort St John business license holder.
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes an individual as a positive role model, who demonstrates strong leadership qualities and who has contributed significantly to the community
individually or as part of a team. The Volunteer of the Year award will inspire volunteerism through their own initiative, enthusiasm and commitment, and demonstrate the meaning of building a caring community.
Eligibility: The Nominee must have made their outstanding contribution within the past year, must be a resident of the City of Fort St. John.
VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Volunteer Organization of the Year Award recognizes the volunteer organization or foundation that has provided outstanding contributions to the community having a direct positive effect on the residents of Fort St John.
Eligibility: The nominee must have made their outstanding contributions within the past year, must be located within the City of Fort St. John, and must have all City of Fort St. John accounts current. The organization must not have won this award in the last two consecutive years, and must be a registered not for profit society.
ATHLETE OF THE YEAR AWARDS
The Athlete of the Year Award recognizes both Male and Female athletes’ signifi cant achievements, personal contributions to their sport field, and their efforts to encourage the further development of their sport and/or other amateur athletes in the community of Fort St John, and incorporate the values and principles of ‘True Sport’. (The True Sport Movement is based on the belief that good sport can help build lasting strengths in individuals, as well as healthy, vibrant communities and a more socially connected Canada. At the heart of True Sport there are four core values: fairness, excellence, inclusion and fun.)
Awards will be given in three categories:
• Youth Category: Recognizes one male and one female 18 years or under.
• Adult Category: Recognizes one male and one female 19-54 years of age.
• Senior Category: recognizes one male and one female 55 years of age or older.
Eligibility: Nominees must have performed their activities for a period of one year or more, have not won this award in the last two consecutive years, and are a current resident of the City of
Fort St John.
SPORTSPERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Sportsperson of the Year award recognizes individuals who have dedicated their time to sport in our community. These are individuals who have demonstrated leadership, encouraged sport ethics and fair play, and contributed to improving sport opportunities in the community. They are positive role models or have made exceptional contributions within the sporting community in Fort St John, and incorporate the values and principles of ‘True Sport’. (The True Sport Movement is based on the belief that good sport can help build lasting strengths in individuals, as well as healthy, vibrant communities and a more socially connected Canada. At the heart of True Sport there are four core values: fairness,excellence, inclusion and fun.)
Eligibility: Nominees must have performed their activities for a period of one year or more, have not won this award in the last two consecutive years, and are a current resident of the City of Fort St John.
ART AND CULTURE PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD
Art and Culture Person of the Year Award recognizes an individualwho has made an outstanding contribution in our community through artistic and/or cultural efforts. Individuals who have dedicated their time encouraging pride in their culture or the communities cultural or historical background, or someone, through their contribution in Art, have increased opportunities for local residents or encouraged others to give of themselves for the betterment of the community.
Eligibility: Nominees must have performed their activities for a period of one year or more, and have not won this award in the last two consecutive years. Their contribution must have been made to performing arts in Fort St John.
Awards will be given in the two categories:
• Youth Category: Recognizes one youth 18 years or under
• Adult Category: Recognizes one Adult 19 years of age or older
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Environmental Benefactor of the Year Award recognizes special contributions of an individual, buiness or non-profi t organization that has made an outstanding contribution towards promoting or facilitating waste reduction, recycling and/or resource conservation in the community. They are innovative and progressive in their efforts and act as role models to others. They have taken an active role to encourage others to reduce their waste for the overall betterment of the community.
Eligibility: Nominees must have implemented their environmental initiatives within the year, have not won this award in the last two consecutive years, are a current resident of the City of Fort
St John and must be a current Fort St. John business license holder.
FAMILY FRIENDLY BUSINESS AWARD
Awarded to a business that has proven their commitment to maintaining their employee’s or customer’s work-life balance.They have implemented innovative approaches focused on families and the enhancement of the family network.
Eligibility: The nominee must have made their outstanding contributions within the past year, must be located within the City of Fort St. John, and must be a current Fort St John business license holder. The organization must not have won this award in the last two consecutive years.
YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual positive role model, who demonstrates strong leadership qualities and who has contributed significantly to the community individually or as part of a team. The Youth Volunteer of the Year will inspire volunteerism in others through their own initiative, enthusiasm and commitment, and demonstrate the meaning of volunteerism.
SOCIAL ACTION & JUSTICE AWARD
Awarded to a young person who has taken a stand to bring awareness to an issue or cause through a positive, proactive & solution-focused approach. This individual is a leader and inspires others to make change for the betterment of the community of Fort St John.
Eligibility: Nominee must be between the ages of 13-25 years of age as of December 31/10 and attends school (Jr. High School, Secondary School or Post-secondary school). The individual
must not have won the award in the past two consecutive years.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY AWARD
Awarded to a young person who has made a significant contribution to promoting diversity and multicultural awareness within our community. Individuals may have dedicated their time
encouraging pride in their own culture or the cultural background of the community, or educating others on the positive benefits and advantages of cultural unity.
Eligibility: The individual must not have won the award in the past two consecutive years.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD
Awarded to an individual who serves as an advocate for the well being of children in Fort St John, either through a professional or volunteer position. They demonstrate a genuine commitment to providing a better future for children, works with others to raise awareness about children’s issues, believes in building strong families, and demonstrates leadership in the community that has a positive impact on the lives of young children.
Eligibility: Nominees must have performed their activities for a period of one year or more, have not won this award in the last two consecutive years, and are a current resident of the City of
Fort St John.
ACCESSIBILITY AWARD
The Accessibility Award recognizes outstanding accomplishments of individuals, businesses or non-profit organizations that results in greater opportunities for persons with disabilities within the City of Fort St. John. It recognizes initiatives that serve to reduce barriers, both social and physical, for people with disabilities.
This may include work in:
• promoting the awareness of accessibility in the community
• demonstrating initiative through innovative measures, renovation, improvements, etc. that reduce barriers for people with disabilities
• innovative plans for new construction.
Eligibility: The nominee must have implemented their initiatives within the past year, must be located within the City of Fort St. John, must have all City of Fort St. John accounts current, and must not have won this award in the last two consecutive years. Renovated or new buildings/structures must be fully operational.
MAYOR’S AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
Awarded to individuals or teams that have achieved positive notoriety outside our community for their actions, or is/are recognized as leaders or role models by their peers, or have won international, national, or provincial titles or awards for their efforts. The recipients act as ambassadors for our community and have recognized Fort St John as their home and the community where they built and honed their skills and abilities.
Eligibility: The recipients must identify as a resident of Fort St John or be a previous resident that has relocated in the pursuit of excellence in their field but still recognizes Fort St. John as their home community. Multiple recipients can be awarded the Mayor’s Award of Excellence and will be distributed and evaluated at the Mayor’s discretion.
 
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