Nominate an outstanding community volunteer

Sep 11, 2019 | 6:39 AM

EDMONTON- The deadline is drawing near, but Albertans still have time to submit nominations for the Star of Alberta Volunteer Awards.

Two awards are given in each of the following categories:

– Youth (up to age 24)
– Adult
– Senior

The awards are part of government’s efforts to encourage people to support community initiatives. Recipients will be honoured at the awards ceremony on December 5, International Volunteer Day.

Since the inception of the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards in 2000, 121 volunteers from across the province have been recognized.

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Albertans are encouraged to submit nominations online or download the nomination form at alberta.ca/stars-awards.

The deadline for nominations is September 20.

Alberta has more than 26,000 non-profit organizations with more than 1.6 million volunteer positions working to ensure important programs, services and community facilities are available.

“Volunteers across the province generously give their time and talents to make life better for Albertans. If you know of an extraordinary person making a difference, please nominate them for a Stars of Alberta award. When we honour our community volunteers, we inspire others to make volunteering a part of their lives.”

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women

by rdnewsNOW staff

Nominate an outstanding community volunteer

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