Volunteers are the heart of our community, and their contributions make Port Coquitlam a better place for everyone.
Do you know someone who makes a difference in Port Coquitlam? Recognize their dedication by nominating them for the Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Awards.
Nominations close on March 6 and can be submitted at portcoquitlam.ca/volunteerawards in one of four categories:
- Port Coquitlam Volunteer of the Year – Recognizing outstanding contributions in Arts, Heritage & Cultural Awareness; Caring & Safety; Environmental Protection & Enhancement; and Youth Programs.
- NEW - Sports & Recreation Volunteer of the Year - Honouring individuals who contribute to sports, fitness, and recreation programs, including coaching, event support, and accessibility in sports.
- Future Leader, Youth Volunteer of the Year – Recognizing volunteers under 25 who demonstrate leadership and dedication to their community.
- Lifetime Volunteer – Celebrating individuals with a longstanding commitment to volunteering and making a lasting impact. All eligible nominees receive recognition from the City.
Award nominees receive a commemorative pin and two tickets to the annual Volunteer Recognition Awards and Tribute event – an invitation-only night of fun, food and entertainment held in time for the National Volunteer Week in April.
Award recipients also receive a personalized etched glass award and have their names added to the volunteer honour roll at City Hall.
The Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Awards have honoured over 145 recipients and hundreds more nominees since 1997.
Nomination details
Nominees can be any age and do not have to live in Port Coquitlam. They cannot have previously received a Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Award (see website for past recipients) unless being nominated in the Lifetime category, and must meet at least one of these criteria:
- their unpaid volunteer contributions provide extraordinary help or care to families or groups in Port Coquitlam,
- they continually commit their time, talent and energy, without pay, to improve the quality of life in Port Coquitlam, or
- they have been voluntarily involved in a program or project that has had a lasting benefit for Port Coquitlam and its residents.
How to make a nomination count:
- Don’t leave out details you think are obvious. Assume the selection panel does not know the nominee. Do the homework needed to submit a complete nomination.
- Coordinate supporting materials, such as letters of support, awards, newspaper clippings. The online nomination form includes ideas about what to include.
- Don’t nominate couples – the awards are for individuals only. You can nominate both partners individually but include their personal contributions only.
Visit portcoquitlam.ca/volunteerawards for more information and the online nomination form. Nominations close Mar. 6. Questions may be directed to 604.927.5411 or [email protected].
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