The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards program, offered by Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau and presenting sponsor ATCO, recognizes students who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through volunteerism.

Individuals, community groups, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations are invited to nominate youths, ages 13-18 living in Grande Prairie and surrounding area, who deserve recognition for their devotion to helping others.

This year nominations must be submitted with a video featuring both Nominator & Nominee, outlining what the nominee has done to contribute positively in the community and why the nominee deserves recognition. Please briefly explain the nominee’s volunteer activities within the nominator’s organization/community, as well as any additional volunteer activities they may perform. Videos must be submitted with a completed nomination package.

Each award recipient will receive a Leaders of Tomorrow Awards trophy, a certificate, cash award of $100, and a $100 donation to the charity of their choice.

Nomination Packages are available online at www.volunteergrandeprairie.com, please submit completed nomination package and video by email to either programs@volunteergrandeprairie.com or communications@volunteergrandeprairie.com, please mark all nominations ‘ATTN: LOT Awards Nominations Committee’.

Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 8, 2019. The awards will be presented at the National Volunteer Week Annual Appreciation Luncheon held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Revolution Place – Bowes Family Gardens (10017-99th Ave.). Doors for the Luncheon open at 11:30 am. Tickets for the event will be available for purchase soon.

Visit www.volunteergp.com to learn more about the award program and to download a nomination package. To have a Nomination package sent to you by email or mail please contact the GPVSB Office at 780-538-2727, or email info@volunteergrandeprairie.com.

Information provided by the Grande Prairie Volunteer Services Bureau.