Volunteer Appreciation

For an individual who has displayed activities that embody a strong sense of values, promoting the positive impact of good neighbourly deeds and contribute to the vitality and fabric of the community.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be a resident of Brockton.
• A merchant or service provider who has gone above and beyond the norm in looking after the people they serve in the community.
• An individual who goes out of their way, possibly on a continuous basis, to assist seniors, particularly those who are vulnerable financially or for health reasons.
• An individual who has a good natured, outgoing personality who makes the lives of those they encounter daily, a little more enjoyable.
• An individual who rallies the community for a cause important to the community or member of the community.

Criteria

Nominees for this award should be someone who has taken the initiative to do spontaneous or unheralded deeds, rather than participation in group activities such as those with community groups or associations that result in Brockton being a more enjoyable community to live in. Activities must embody a strong sense of values, promote the positive impact of good neighbourly deeds and have contributed to the vitality and fabric of our community.

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Municipality of Brockton.
2. The selected nominee will be contact by email.
3. Nominators will also be contacted by email.
4. The award winner and their nominator(s) will be invited to attend Brockton’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday June 22, 2023 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the Cargill Community Centre to accept their award.

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published of the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do NOT wish to have their name or photo published.

The winner of the Good Neighbour Award will receive a certificate and Brockton Dollars.

Good Neighbour Award Application

Submit your Online Nomination Form for the Good Neighbour Award

• Nominations Open May 1, 2023
• Nominations Close June 1, 2023 at Noon

Please Note: only complete applications will be submitted to the Municipality's award review committee.

If you wish to submit a paper nomination form, contact Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk by email or call 519-881-2223 Ext. 159 for assistance. 

The Municipality will contact individuals who submit nomination forms to confirm receipt of the nomination, and update them on whether the nomination has been accepted by the Volunteer Recognition Award Committees. The Brockton Good Neigbour Award Nominations will be reviewed by the Municipality of Brockton. A formal award ceremony will occur during the Volunteer Recognition Event.

Eligibility

• All nominees must live in the Municipality of Brockton
• Nominees must be a student in grade 7-12, as of the current year
• The nominator cannot be related to an individual nominee

Criteria

• Give back to their community - by making positive contributions in volunteerism (exceeds minimum OSSD volunteer requirements
• Demonstrate selflessness – an act for the betterment of another (human or animal)
• Promotes inclusivity and diversity within their community – has provided support to others to ensure belonging

Selection and Awards Process

1. Once nomination forms have been received, they will be reviewed by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club.
2. The selected nominee(s) will be contact by email.
3. Nominators will also be contacted by email.
4. A number of nominees may be selected as award winners annually.
5. Award winners and their nominators will be invited to attend Brockton’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Event on Thursday June 22, 2023 4:30 – 6:30 pm at the Cargill Community Centre to accept their award.

Information about the awards presented, including the names and photos of the award recipients, will be published of the Municipality of Brockton’s website and social media. Recipients are asked to inform the Municipality of Brockton if they do NOT wish to have their name or photo published.

The winner of the Outstanding Youth Award will receive a certificate and a monetary donation from the Walkerton and District Optimist Club.

Outstanding Youth Award Application

Submit your Online Nomination Form for the Outstanding Youth Award

• Nominations Open May 1, 2023
• Nominations Close June 1, 2023 at Noon

Please Note: only complete applications will be submitted to the committee for review.

If you wish to submit a paper nomination form, contact Sarah Johnson, Deputy Clerk by email or call 519-881-2223 Ext. 159 for assistance. 

The Municipality will contact individuals who submit nomination forms to confirm receipt of the nomination, and update them on whether the nomination has been accepted by the Volunteer Recognition Award Committees. The Outstanding Youth Award Nominations will be reviewed by the Walkerton and District Optimist Club. A formal award ceremony will occur during the Volunteer Recognition Event.