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 Do you know someone who volunteers and is worthy of recognition? Nominate them today for a Richmond Hill Volunteer Achievement Award! The nominee must be a Richmond Hill resident who has shown long-term dedication and commitment to building a stronger community through volunteering in Richmond Hill.
Nominations are now closed. Those selected to receive an award will be contacted and invited to a special recognition night in April.
Nominations
Before submitting a nomination, please read the following information in its entirety:
If you would like to be nominated, have a nominator complete and submit a Nomination Form for you. As a nominee, you are not eligible to nominate yourself.
Please include two Letters of Reference for each Nomination, along with a brief biography.
Please be sure to complete your Volunteer Achievement Award Nomination Form in full; incomplete forms will not be accepted.
The deadline for nominations was Monday, February 11, 2013.
Selection Process
Recipients are first nominated by a member of the community. Following nominations, a Richmond Hill Review Committee establishes that the information received about the nominee is accurate and that the nominee is eligible to receive the Volunteer Achievement Award. The committee will then send a letter or email to the individual confirming the nomination has been received. Recipients are then recommended to Council for final selection. Those selected are then invited to attend a special ceremony acknowledging their Award.
Award Categories
Volunteer Achievement Award
This award recognizes volunteers (19 and older) who have made a difference in the community through volunteerism.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must be 19 or older.
A minimum of five consecutive years of volunteer service is required (35 hours per year).
Nominees must be Richmond Hill residents.
Nominees must not have received payment for their volunteer work or performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties.
Nominees must be active beyond simple membership in the organization.
Enbridge Youth Volunteer Achievement Award
Richmond Hill, in partnership with Enbridge Gas Distribution, honours volunteers (18 years or younger) who have made a difference in the community through volunteerism. The recipient will receive financial support towards a Registered Educational Savings Plan.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must be 18 or younger.
A minimum of two consecutive years of volunteer service is required (35 hours per year).
Nominees must be Richmond Hill residents.
Nominees must not have received payment for their volunteer work or performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties.
Nominees must be active beyond simple membership in the organization.
Naim Malik Volunteer Achievement Award for the Promotion of Intercultural Friendships
This award recognizes volunteers (18 years or older) who have made a difference in the community by fostering and promoting Intercultural Friendship.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominees must be 18 or older.
A minimum of three consecutive years of volunteer service is required (35 hours per year).
Nominees must be Richmond Hill residents.
Nominees must not have received payment for their volunteer work or performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties.
Nominees must be active beyond simple membership in the organization.
For more information, email events@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-5513.
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