Notice of Call For Nominations
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER AWARDS
DR. HENRI BREAULT COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Town of Tecumseh established the Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award in 2000 to annually recognize a person who has displayed continued dedication and perseverance to a cause or causes that have ultimately benefited the citizens of the Town of Tecumseh and the general public at large.
Recipients of the Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award are recognized for the highest level of excellence and achievement in any field and are the best of Tecumseh’s caring and diverse community who stand as a shining example for everyone.
Nominees must have had a significant accomplishment(s) that has benefited the citizens of the Town, or the public at large.
The award is not limited to an individual and may include a family, group, or company; and is open to all age groups.
DONALD “DONNY” MASSENDER MEMORIAL VOLUNTEER AWARD
The Town of Tecumseh established the Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award in 2010 to annually recognize a person who has made exceptional contributions to the citizens of the Town, or the public at large and is well-known for his/her work as an outstanding fundraiser, advocate and supporter of charitable organization(s).
Recipients of the Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award are recognized for the highest level of volunteerism and public service and demonstrate an unselfish desire to help others and have a compassion to assist those in need.
Nominees must have had a significant level of volunteerism and public service that has benefited the citizens of the Town, or the public at large.
The Award is limited to an individual and is open to all age groups.
ONTARIO SENIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Ontario Senior of the Year Award gives each municipality in Ontario the opportunity to honour one outstanding local Ontarian who after the age of 65 has enriched the social, cultural or civic life of his or her community. Recipients of the Senior of the Year Award are recognized for having enriched the social, cultural or civic life of the community without thought of personal or financial gain. Nominees must have made their community a better place to live.
The award is limited to an individual and must be at least 65 years of age. Seniors who qualify for this award may have contributed in many different fields, such as the arts, literature, community service, voluntarism, education, fitness and sport or humanitarian activities. Original Nomination Forms and testimonial letters must be received.
Nominations:
Nominees for the Dr. Henri Breault Community Excellence Award, the Donald “Donny” Massender Memorial Volunteer Award, and Ontario Senior of Year Award must be a resident of the Town, or must have lived in the Town. No person shall receive an award posthumously.
Nominations must be submitted on the presribed form, together with supporting materials, to the Director Staff Services/Clerk no later than Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
To obtain the Nomination Forms or to learn more about the nomination and selection process for these Awards, visit the Town’s website at www.tecumseh.ca, see the Town on Facebook, contact 519-735-2184 Ext 116 or Ext 117.
