Victoria County Volunteer Awards

The Victoria County Volunteer of the Year Award is a way to acknowledge the incredible impact people have on their communities. 

Victoria County is full of hardworking volunteers who are the heart of our communities. We recognize and appreciate their dedication! 

Do you know someone who deserves special recognition for committing their time? Nominate an youth, individual, or a community organization who you feel represents the true meaning of volunteerism.  

One community leader will be selected to represent Victoria County volunteers at the Provincial Volunteer Awards this autumn.

NOMINATION CRITERIA

1. You can nominate EITHER a YOUTH, an INDIVIDUAL or COMMUNITY GROUP for this award.  
2. The person or group that you nominate is referred to as THE NOMINEE. All nominees must volunteer in the Municipality of the County of Victoria. 
3. Councillors and Employees of the Municipality of the County of Victoria are not eligible to be nominated.  
4. To be eligible for the award in the Youth category, the nominee must be between the ages of 13 and 24. The must also have volunteered for two years or more.

SCORING

A committee of jurors will score all the nominees using the following categories: 

Community Reach – 5 PTS

• Who benefitted from the nominee’s effort?
• How many people did the nominee’s effort assist.
• Have the nominee’s efforts helped beyond their local community?

Community Impact – 5 PTS

• Has the nominee’s efforts made a difference?
• Will the nominee’s efforts be sustained?
• What have residents gained from the nominee’s efforts?

Community Inspiration – 5 PTS

• Has the nominee’s actions strengthened the community?
• Have these actions addressed a community concern?
• Would these actions inspire others to become such a role model as the nominee?

When all committee members provide their scores, total scores will be combined and the nominee with the highest score will be pronounced as the Victoria County Volunteer Award winner and will be invited to be Victoria County’s representative at the Nova Scotia Provincial Volunteer Award banquet. 

VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION

• The Nominee selected as Volunteer of the Year will be recognized on Victoria County social media and website and will require a photograph.

• The Nominee selected will receive $500 honorarium.

• The successful Nominee will have the option to attend the Provincial Award Ceremony.

• Nominations for 2025 are open until April 21st, 2025.

NOMINATIONS

Please complete the web form application below or download a copy and submit it to Yvette Rogers:

• You can return the completed form in-person to 495 Chebucto Street in Baddeck
• You can also return your nomination by mail to PO Box 370, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0

Online Nomination Form

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Please select which type of nomination you are making:YouthYouthIndividualOrganization

Nominees must be residents of Victoria County and cannot be a County Councilor or an employee of the Municipality of the County of Victoria.

Who You Are Nominating

It is my pleasure to nominate the following youth: *

Name of the youth volunteer

It is my pleasure to nominate the following individual: *

Name of an individual volunteer

It is my pleasure to nominate the following organization: *

Name of the volunteer organization

Nominee's Address *

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Nominee's Telephone Number *

Nominee's Email Address: *

Volunteer Biography *

Please describe the nominee’s volunteer activities, the impact they had on the community and why you believe they should receive a volunteer award.

Nominee's Age *

The Age of the volunteer is required for the Youth Award. The nominee must be aged between 13 to 24.

Has the nominee volunteered for at least two years> *YesNo

Nominator Contact Information

Volunteer is being nominated by: *

Nominators can be individuals, groups or organizations.

Nominator's Address: *

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State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Nominator's email address: *

Nominator's Phone Number: *

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