If you know an exceptional volunteer in the Township of Greater Madawaska, municipal officials want to hear from you.
The township has opened up nominations for the 2024 Volunteer Appreciation Awards 2024.
“We rely on the contributions of volunteers and their organizations whose efforts contribute significantly to the quality of life in our community. We see volunteers supporting family, friends, neighbours and strangers, and we recognize the value of caring, compassion and community engagement that is shown regularly in Greater Madawaska,” reads a press release.
Categories include: youth (18 years and under); adult (19 years to 59 years); senior (60 years and older); and community organization/group.
The Awards will be presented at the Volunteer Appreciation Event in June. Nomination deadline is April 20, which marks the last day of National Volunteer Week 2024.
Nominees must be a resident or own a business in the township and achievements and contributions must be made on a volunteer basis and not for pay.
Submissions must be made using the Online Form; or by mailing a completed Nomination Form and letter to the township.
Find more information on the township website.
(Written by Sherry Haaima)