What are the categories?

Nominations will be accepted in five categories.  

Outstanding volunteer contribution in an organized sport or recreation organization

This individual can be a teammate, parent/guardian, loyal fan, unpaid organizer/administrator, official or any person who voluntarily contributes to an organized sport or recreation team/ or league whose operations support active and healthy lifestyles.

Outstanding volunteer contribution to a community development initiative

This individual volunteers for a community organization whose goal is to strengthen individuals and engage the community through the provision of goods, services and/or use of facilities.  This individual donates their time to ensuring the safety, vibrancy, and improved quality of life in their community/neighbourhood.

Fundraiser of the year – Sport & Recreation

This individual can be a teammate, parent/guardian, loyal fan, unpaid organizer/administrator, official or any person who has made an extraordinary effort to raise funds that assist a sport team/league/ or recreational facility whose operations support active and healthy lifestyles.

Fundraiser of the year – Neighbourhood & Community Development

This individual has made an extraordinary effort to raise funds that directly  assist a community organization whose goal is to strengthen individuals and engage the community through the provision of goods, services and/or use of facilities.  

Corporate Sponsor Award

This company has demonstrated an outstanding level of support (financial, volunteer resources, promotional) to a sport, recreational or neighbourhood development initiative.  (This company must be nominated by the organization(s) they support.  Nominations from the company itself will not be considered).

Who is eligible?

• Nominee must not receive any monetary gain from his/her contributions.
• Volunteer contributions must be delivered to a non-profit organization.  Commercial, for-profit and/or private clubs are not eligible.
• Majority of organization's activities must be conducted within City of Saint John limits to the benefit of its residents.
• Groups must be active within at least one season (2 consecutive months+).  Annual sporting and recreational events (ie. annual marathons, festivals, championships, etc.) are not within the scope of these awards.
• Volunteer service must further the mandate of Leisure Services to improve the quality of life and well-being of citizens either by:
• supporting active, healthy lifestyles through the use of sport fields, arenas, parks, gymnasiums, playgrounds, beaches, community centres and other public facilities;
• creating vibrant communities and promoting a good quality of life through the delivery of programs and facilities that strengthen individuals and engage people in shaping the future of their community.

How will the winners be selected and recognized?

A selection committee will review the submissions and select the winners.  They will be recognized in April at an event held during National Volunteer Week.