Victoria County Volunteer Awards
Volunteers are the heart of Victoria County. Every day, individuals and groups give their time, energy and care to strengthen our communities.
The Victoria County Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes those outstanding contributions and celebrates the people who make a meaningful difference where we live.
Do you know someone who goes above and beyond? This is your opportunity to recognize them.
Nominate a youth, individual or community group who represents the true spirit of volunteerism in Victoria County.
Why Nominate?
- Show appreciation for someone making a difference
- Highlight the impact of volunteerism in your community
- Help share their story across Victoria County
One nominee will be selected as Victoria County’s Volunteer of the Year and will represent the municipality at the Provincial Volunteer Awards in the fall.
Award Categories
You may nominate in one of the following categories:
- Youth (ages 13–24)
- Individual
- Community Group
Eligibility:
- Nominees must volunteer within the Municipality of the County of Victoria
- Municipal Councillors and employees are not eligible
- Youth nominees must:
- Be between 13 and 24 years of age
- Have at least two years of volunteer experience
Scoring
All nominations are evaluated by a selection committee using the following criteria:
Community Reach (5 points)
- Who benefitted from the nominee’s efforts?
- How many people were impacted?
- Did their efforts extend beyond their immediate community?
Community Impact (5 points)
- What difference has the nominee made?
- Will their contributions have lasting value?
- What has the community gained?
Community Inspiration (5 points)
- Has the nominee strengthened the community?
- Have they addressed a community need?
- Do they inspire others to get involved?
The nominee with the highest overall score will be selected as the 2026 Volunteer of the Year.
Recognition
The selected Volunteer of the Year will receive:
- A $500 honorarium
- Public recognition on Victoria County’s website, social media, and the summer edition of News & Views
- The option to attend the Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony
- Recognition photo (required for promotion)
How to Nominate
Submit your nomination between April 6 and April 27, 2026:
- Complete the online or print pdf nomination form
Submit by:
- Email: yvette.rogers@victoriacounty.ca
- In person: 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck
- Mail: PO Box 370, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0
Contact:
Yvette Rogers
Community Development Coordinator
yvette.rogers@victoriacounty.ca
902-295-8135
