 Volunteer Awards - Invitation Only
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.
Before submitting a nomination, please read the following information in its entirety:
If you would like to be nominated, please 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 and 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 50th Annual Volunteer Achievement Awards is Friday, February 24, 2012.
Selection Process
Recipients are first nominated by a member of the community. A Town of Richmond Hill Review Committee establishes that the information received regarding the nominee is accurate and that the nominee is eligible to receive the Volunteer Achievement Award.
The committee will then send a letter or e-mail to the individual confirming that the nomination has been received.
Recommended recipients are presented to Council for final selection and then invited to attend a special ceremony acknowledging their Award.
Award Categories
Category 1 - Volunteer Achievement Award
This award recognizes volunteers (18 years or older) who have made a difference in the community through volunteerism.
Eligibility Requirements
Nominee must be 18 or older.
A minimum of five consecutive years of volunteer service is required (35 hours per year).
The nominee must be a Richmond Hill resident.
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.
Category 2 - 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. In recognition of the 10th Annual award, Enbridge has doubled their financial support towards a Registered Educational Savings Plan to $1,000!
Eligibility Requirements
Nominee must be 18 or younger.
A minimum of 2 consecutive years of volunteer service is required (35 hours per year).
The nominee must be a Richmond Hill resident.
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.
Category 3 - 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
Nominee must be 18 or older.
A minimum of 3 consecutive years of volunteer service is required (35 hours per year).
Nominee must be a Richmond Hill resident.
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.
To nominate a volunteer online, please visit the link(s) below:
Volunteer Achievement Award Online Nomination Form
Enbridge Youth Volunteer Achievement Award Online Nomination Form
Naim Malik Volunteer Achievement Award for the Promotion of Intercultural Friendships Online Nomination Form
To download, print and mail in a nomination form, visit the link(s) below:
Volunteer Achievement Award Nomination Form [PDF]
Enbridge Youth Volunteer Achievement Award Nomination Form [PDF]
Naim Malik Volunteer Achievement Award for the Promotion of Intercultural Friendships Nomination Form [PDF]
Completed forms must be mailed to:
Town of Richmond Hill
8th Floor – Community Services Department – Events
225 East Beaver Creek Road
Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P4.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 24, 2012.
For more information email events@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-5513.
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