2019 Nomination Deadline: March 5

The City recognizes the value of volunteers and honours them each year with the Volunteer Recognition Awards.

Volunteers are the heart of PoCo, helping to provide crucial programs and services while fostering PoCo Pride and spirit. Show them some love by nominating a hardworking Port Coquitlam volunteer by March 5. All nominees receive a commemorative pin, certificate, and invitation to a special tribute evening in April. All recipients receive a personalized award and are added to the Volunteer Honour Roll at City Hall.

Check out our previous winners here.

Nomination Criteria

• Nominees can be any age and do not have to be a Port Coquitlam resident.
• Self-nominations are permitted.
• Past Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Award recipients are not eligible for nomination except for the Lifetime Volunteer category, but past nominees can be nominated for any category. (Click to view previous recipients.)
• Nominations must be for an individual (couples or group nominations are not eligible). Each individual nomination must stand on its own merit.
• Nominees must meet at least one of the following 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.
• They have been voluntarily involved in a program or project that has had a lasting benefit for Port Coquitlam and its residents.

Why Nominate?

• Although volunteers work selflessly, it’s encouraging to be recognized for your hard work and sacrifice.
• All eligible nominees receive special treatment. All nominees receive a commemorative pin, certificate, and two tickets to a special tribute evening in April with fun, food and entertainment. All recipients also receive a personalized award and are added to the Volunteer Honour Roll at City Hall.

What are the nomination categories?

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