Nominations to recognize outstanding community volunteers of 2023 in 91原创 Township are now open.
Every spring, the Township presents the Eric Flowerdew volunteer award, the John and Muriel Arnason award, and the Pete Swensson outstanding community youth award.
Named after a former parks and recreation commissioner, school trustee, and municipal councillor, the Eric Flowerdew volunteer award recognizes an individual who promotes an active lifestyle that enhances 91原创鈥檚 quality of life and community spirit through creative, cultural, physical, or social pursuits.
Named after former Township of 91原创 councillor and freewoman Muriel Arnason and her husband, John the Arnason Award recognizes a pair of individuals who volunteer together to make 91原创 a better place.
The Pete Swensson Outstanding Community Youth Award, named after the Township鈥檚 first recreation director 鈥� an internationally recognized athlete, photographer, and originator of the 91原创 Walk 鈥� recognizes a Grade 11 or 12 student for their combination of athletic and academic achievements, leadership skills, and commitment to the community.
Nominations for this award must be submitted by the student鈥檚 school. Inquire with the school鈥檚 principal or vice principal to see if a student qualifies. One nomination per school.
Nominations must be received by Monday, Feb. 26. Nomination forms and award criteria are available at .
Recipients of the Flowerdew and Arnason community awards will receive $1,000, to be presented to a recognized charity or society of their choice on their behalf.
The Swensson outstanding student recipient will receive a $1,500 scholarship.
Awards will be presented at the Township of 91原创 Volunteer Appreciation and Awards Evening on Thursday, April 11, 2024.
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