Do you know someone who deserves recognition for making a difference in West Vancouver?
The District of West Vancouver is currently seeking nominations for its Community Awards Program. Awards will be presented in five categories: arts and culture, civic commitment, environment, heritage, and health, wellness and activity. New this year is the award in the health, wellness and activity category.
Awards committee co-chair Lori Cameron said this new award is intended to recognize healthy living and activities that are not organized sports.
"We felt there was a need and opportunity to incorporate a way to recognize active and healthy lifestyles and the quality of life that we enjoy in West Vancouver, which we believe is second to none. The new award is intended to recognize and capture the essence of a different group," Cameron said in a press release.
All award nominations will be reviewed by the awards committee, which will forward its recommendations to district council for final selection.
"We have outlined the criteria to recognize a diverse range of individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions, and that's what keeps it so interesting," Cameron said.
Nominations must be submitted in person, by mail or online by Sept. 30. The awards will be handed out at a presentation ceremony Oct. 27. For more information, or to fill out an online nomination form, visit westvancouver.ca/awards.
