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John Neudorf of NTL Pipelines is presented with the Passionate Heart Business Award at the 2020 Luncheon on Friday, February 14 (From L-R: City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton, Jared Holmquist with NTL Pipelines, NTL Pipelines President/Owner John Neudorf, County of Grande Prairie Councillor Karen Rosvold. Photo: EverythingGP Staff)
Passionate Heart Awards

Nomination open for 2021 Passionate Heart Awards

Nov 29, 2021 | 12:20 PM

Nominations are now open for the 2021 Passionate Heart Awards.

The Passionate Heart Awards are open to people who live in the City and County of Grande Prairie, along with the towns of Beaverlodge, Sexsmith and Wembley.

The awards are open for people and organizations who contribute significantly to their community, enhance social services in their region, and are dedicated to improving the quality of life of members in the community.

There are four award categories people can be nominated for:

• Exceptional Service for front-line staff with two more years of experience in the following professions:

  • Policing Services
  • Child and Family Services
  • Youth Services
  • Social Services
  • Education

• Exceptional Team for non-profit social agencies or social services teams.

• Business Award for businesses that provide outstanding support to the community.

• Chris Henderson Lifetime Service Award for individuals with 10+ years of social service in the community.

The deadline for nominations is January 28, 2022.

Nominations can be done by filling out a form on the City or County websites.

On February 14, an event will be held virtually at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the nominees and the award winners.