Submit your nominations for Vaughan’s Volunteer Recognition Awards

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City of Vaughan
City to host virtual event to honour the outstanding volunteers of 2020

Do you know someone who has made a positive difference in the community? Nominate them for the City of Vaughan’s Volunteer Recognition Awards!  
 
The City is calling on Vaughan-based not-for-profit organizations and community groups to put forward one outstanding volunteer whose passion and actions have made a significant impact on the health and well-being of the community.
 
They will be recognized for their generous community service, which has contributed to the high quality of life in Vaughan and beyond.
 
The following nomination criteria is required:
  • Only one volunteer may be nominated from each organization
  • There are two age categories: youth (13 to 24 years old) or adult (25 years or older)
  • The nominator must be a member on the governing board of the organization
  • Volunteers may not nominate themselves
  • The volunteer may not be in receipt of any direct/indirect compensation
  • The nominee or the nominating organization must be located in Vaughan
  • The organization must be supporting Vaughan in some capacity 
Nominations will be accepted now until Friday, March 12. To submit a nomination, visit vaughan.ca/VolunteerAwards 
 
This year, the City will honour outstanding volunteers of 2020 with a special virtual event. The ceremony will be streamed online on Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. 
 
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Those who feel unwell and believe they have symptoms related to COVID-19 should contact York Region Public Health at 1-800-361-5653 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information and resources on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19
 
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