You probably already know a volunteer - a friend or neighbor who is always willing to lend a hand! For example:
a youth who demonstrates leadership in their school
a coach who demonstrates outstanding commitment to a sport team
a person who goes above and beyond for an event or organization's board of directors
How do we say Thanks?
Volunteers make all of our lives better and the Southeast Connection's Awards are a way to thank them for their work. Every year, the Southeast Connection Awards Program calls for nominations from community members to recognize the achievements and contributions made by volunteers.
How does the Awards Program work?
Anybody can nominate an individual whose voluntary work strengthens and enriches life in the community through sport, culture and recreation. Recipients must reside within the boundaries of the southeast District. Awards will not be made posthumously. Your community must choose a date and a venue in which to present the award to the recipient.
All nominations will be reviewed by an Awards Committee made up of representatives appointed by Southeast Connection. The Committee will follow an established evaluation guideline, including, but not limited to:
The duration and impact of the volunteerism
The number of years, months, and approximate number of volunteer hours the nominee committed to the activity;
The uniqueness and inclusiveness (involving others) of the nominee's contributions and commitments
Their leadership role in the community or organization; and
The challenges and/or barriers the nominee had to overcome in order to achieve their goal.
There are seven (7) award categories:
CULTURE - recognizes an individual whose volunteer efforts have contributed to the overall cultural identity of their community. This will encompass the areas of heritage conservation, arts and/or multiculturalism.
RECREATION - recognizes an individual whose volunteer efforts have contributed to administration or leadership of those activities for which people use their discretionary time. Recreation encompasses activities such as fitness, social, outdoor pursuits and sport.
YOUTH - recognizes involvement of a youth to a maximum of 18 years of age, who demonstrates leadership qualities in one or more of the listed categories of heritage, conservation, the arts, multiculturalism, sport or recreation. Please indicate the nominee's date of birth.
SPORT - awarded to an individual who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the development of sport. It includes administration, leadership and participating in physical activities for enjoyment, fitness or excellence at all skills levels.
ATHLETE & TEAM - awarded to an athlete or team, the athlete(s) must demonstrate fair play, good sportsmanship, team development, leadership abilities, understands, respects and adheres to the rules, demonstrates respect for officials, teammates and opponents.
OFFICIAL - awarded to an individual who demonstrates the ability to guarantee that each competitor receives an equal and fair opportunity to win, be highly knowledgeable in the technical aspects of her/his sport, helps to increase the quantity and quality of officials at all levels, demonstrates impartiality and fairness, shows respect for coaches, players, fans, is positive and courteous.
COACH - recognizes an individual who is a certified NCCP coach; demonstrates respect for officials, opponents and parents, and espousing a philosophy of fair play; demonstrating concern for all-round development of the athlete and instilling guidelines reflecting responsible conduct beyond the playing field; presenting, through example, a positive image of coaching.
Only one nomination per category per organization will be accepted.
How to Make a Nomination
Making a nomination is so easy! Complete the 2010 Nomination Form and send it to Nicole Clow, Southeast Connection Coordinator by
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Or you can fax it to (306) 483-2138 or mail it to Box 1049, Oxbow, SK, S0C 2B0.
