United Way North East Ontario and its GenNext Program are seeking nominations for its sixth annual GenNext Volunteer Awards.
"Do you know a young person who strives to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our community? Someone who is determined to volunteer their time and expertise to help those in need?" asks a United Way news release. "Nominate him or her for a GenNext Volunteer Award and celebrate the volunteer achievements of young people in our community"
The purpose of the GenNext Volunteer Awards is to honour and celebrate volunteers aged 20 to 39 for exceptional work in his or her community. In its sixth year, the GenNext Volunteer Awards have recognized the contributions of over 40 dynamic young people. Winners emulate the true spirit of volunteerism and are recognized for their passion, dedication and community impact.
Eight award categories exist:
- Volunteer Excellence Award,
- Active Living and Wellbeing,
- Animal Welfare,
- Arts and Culture,
- Environmental Advocacy,
- Leadership, Mentorship and
- Social Justice.
Self-nominations will also be accepted.
GenNext would like to emphasize that it will be accepting nominations from across United Way’s geographic region. Eligible districts include Cochrane, Greater Sudbury, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Sudbury-Manitoulin and Timiskaming.
GenNext is a program that encourages people in their twenties and thirties to become involved with United Way through giving and volunteering. As leaders in the community themselves, GenNexters understand the importance of the contributions of young people in our communities.
The deadline for submissions is Friday March 23, 2018. For more information or for a nomination package, please contact Sarah Dost at [email protected] or by calling 705-560-3330 ext. 216. Nomination packages can also be accessed by visiting United Way’s website at www.uwcneo.com.
