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Do you know someone who is consistently donating his/her time to community organizations? 

Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson encourages you to nominate that person for an Ontario Volunteer Service Award, in honour of his/her outstanding contribution to the community.

The award recognizes individuals for their continuous years of commitment and dedicated service to community organizations. Adults are recognized for five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30+, 40+, 50+ and 60+ years of continuous service. Youth (under the age of 24) are recognized for two or more years of continuous service.

“Volunteers are a vital part of our community, and you cannot put a price on the important work they do,” said Thompson. “You see volunteers in our hospitals, schools, sports teams and social service organizations. Most organizations would not be able to function without the important work of our volunteers.”

Adults and youth volunteers who have been active beyond simple membership in an organization that has been in existence for a minimum of five years, have not received payment for their volunteer work and have not performed the services as part of their regular business or professional duties, are all eligible for nominations.

Organizations that have been in existence for at least five years can submit nominations for the Volunteer Service Award. An organization may nominate up to six volunteers if nominating adults, or seven volunteers if at least one of the nominees is a youth. Organizations with more than one branch can nominate up to six volunteers per branch – seven if nominating at least one youth.

The nomination deadline is 5 p.m.Jan. 25. Any submissions received after that date will be considered for next year’s awards. Special awards ceremonies are held across the province. 

To nominate someone for the Volunteer Service Award on-line, click here, and then click on the "Nominate On-line" button.

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Tuesday, January 10, 2012