Community Service Awards

Sunday, June 6, 2010 – Mission Leisure Centre

Volunteer Appreciation Open House -  10:30 am to 1:00 pm

Family activities will include free swimming, face painting, various other children’s activities, and lunch (hot dogs & hamburgers).

Community Service Awards Ceremony - 2:00 pm  Gymnasium

Additional information: Information Sheet

Background Information on Nomination Process:

In the spring of 2010, the District of Mission Mayor and Council invited the public to submit nominations for individuals, groups, or organizations who have demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the following areas:

Arts & Culture: For outstanding volunteerism in the field of arts and culture.

Citizen of the Year: Recognizes the contributions of one individual for their overall volunteerism and commitment to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Mission.

Community Service: For demonstrating exemplary leadership in community volunteerism.

Crime Prevention & Community Safety: For an individual, group, or organization who has demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the area of crime prevention and public safety.

Lifetime Achievement: For an individual, group, or organization that has a notable history of volunteerism which has resulted in the overall betterment of Mission.

Special Accomplishment: Bestowed to an individual, group, or organization for demonstrating significant volunteer leadership skills or who has accomplished a noteworthy contribution in any field or endeavor.

Sports Volunteer of the Year: For an individual who has demonstrated exemplary volunteerism in the field of sports.

Against the Odds Achievement: For an individual who achieves excellence despite the special challenges faced by people with disabilities.

Nomination Process

Nomination forms were available at the District of Mission Municipal Hall (8645 Stave Lake Street), on the District’s website (2010 Community Service Award Nomination form) or by mail (call 604-820-3700 to request that a nomination form be emailed or sent to you through the mail).   All nominations had to include the contact information of the person submitting the nomination and the person, group, or organization being nominated. A profile and background information about the person, group, or organization nominated, as well as the rationale for the nomination was also required.

The deadline for submissions was April 6, 2010.

Award recipients will be presented with their awards at the
2010 Volunteer Appreciation and Celebration Event on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Leisure Centre.