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By Courtney Almeida

Leaders of Tomorrow Award nominations are now being accepted

Feb 2, 2019 | 6:00 AM

The Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau will begin accepting nominations for the annual Leaders of Tomorrow Awards.

The leadership program has been running for over 25 years in Grande Prairie. The awards recognize students who have made contributions to the community through volunteerism.

“Statistics show that young people who volunteer will continue to volunteer throughout their lifetimes. Young people who volunteer contribute to society. Young people who volunteer are engaged, so you’ve got more of that community participation, you build a healthier lifestyle and healthier communities,” says Carol-Anne Pasemko, Executive Director for Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau.

Community members are being invited to nominate youth, ages 13-18 living in Grande Prairie and surrounding areas who deserve recognition for their dedication to helping others.

“We take applications from all around the North West Region for young people who are doing incredible things in and for their communities and the people that they’re with,” says Pasemko. “It’s a way to recognize the next generation of people that are coming up and it’s a way to promote that community participation.”

On top of the trophy and certificate awarded, winners will receive a cash award that will be matched by the program and donated to the charity of their choice.

This year, nominations are being accepted though video submission. Videos must feature the nominator and nominee and outline why the nominee is deserving of the recognition based on the contributions they are making within the community. An additional nomination package is to be submitted as well.  

The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 8, 2019.

Awards will be presented during National Volunteer Week at the annual Appreciation Luncheon, held at Revolution Place on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Nomination packages are available here.

by Courtney Almeida