Nominations are now open for the 2021 West Vancouver Community Awards, which every year recognize individuals and groups providing outstanding volunteer contributions throughout the municipality.
Community members can be nominated in one of five categories:
Arts & Culture Award
Recognizes those individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to the visual, literary, and performing arts, or who advocate for cultural diversity and vitality.
Community Commitment Award
Recognizes unsung heroes, individuals, or groups who make outstanding contributions to the community, lead by example, and inspire excellence through community commitment in dynamic participation, leadership, and active citizenship.
Environment Award
Recognizes those individuals or groups who make significant contributions in environmental stewardship, protection, and education.
Heritage Award
Recognizes those individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to the preservation of West Vancouver’s natural, built, and cultural heritage through conservation, projects, education, or advocacy.
Health, Wellness & Activity and Covid-19 Pandemic Response Award
Recognizes those individuals or groups who make exceptional contributions to enhancing mental, physical, emotional well-being, and active lifestyles in the community including but not limited to COVID-19 pandemic response.
The deadline to submit a nomination is April 30. A virtual recognition ceremony will be held in mid-June, according to the District of West Vancouver.
Visit the district’s community awards page for more information or to nominate a local volunteer.
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