Celebrate a volunteer making a difference in your community
Township of King, Ont. — King Township proudly announces a call for nominations for its annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards, inviting the community to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes who embody the spirit of selflessness and community service.
Last year almost 30 individuals and organizations were recognized for their contributions to making King an exceptional place to live. Their areas of volunteering included the King Township Food Bank, helping newcomers and refugees, various environmental causes and community events.
Nominations for the 2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards are now open. The nomination categories for King citizens are:
•Citizen of the Year - An award given to a citizen to recognize and honour outstanding contributions to the Township.
•Special Recognition Award: Resident & Non-Resident - An award given to one or more citizens or an organization for a special contribution made to the community in whole or in part.
•Senior Citizen Award of Merit - An award given to a Senior Citizen to recognize and honour special contributions to the seniors population.
•Lifetime Achievement - An award to recognize outstanding citizenship within the community, with many years of dedicated service and devotion to the residents of King.
•Youth Award of Merit - An award given to a younger citizen to highlight special contributions.
Refer to the Volunteer Appreciation Awards Criteria for more information pertaining to eligibility requirements.
How to submit your nomination
Nomination forms can be submitted online at king.ca/awards. All online submissions will automatically be sent to the Township Clerk's Office.
Hardcopy versions can be submitted in-person or mailed to the Township of King at 2585 King Road, King City, L0G 1J0.
The deadline to submit a nomination is 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 and the award recipients will be selected by Council.
Award recipients will be celebrated during a special, invitation-only ceremony for family and friends, to be held at the King Township Municipal Centre during National Volunteer Appreciation Week, the week of April 21-27.
For details, including a link to the nomination form, visit king.ca/awards.
Additional information can be provided by the Clerk’s Division at 905-833-5321 or email clerks@king.ca.
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Steve Pellegrini
Mayor, King Township
“Volunteers are the heartbeat of our community and their dedication makes King Township truly spectacular. These awards, from Citizen of the Year to Lifetime Achievement, are our way of expressing gratitude for the many years of dedicated service and devotion our volunteers bring to King. As we open nominations, I encourage everyone to nominate those who have made exceptional contributions.”
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Township of King
Jason Ballantyne, Communications Officer
Township of King | Phone: 905-833-5321 | Email: media@king.ca